| Litigation and the cardiotocogram. | |
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PMID: 8471570 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The extent of the liability in obstetric litigation is discussed. Arguments between experts reveal the lack of agreed standards in cardiotocography. This paper discusses the problems which need to be addressed when defining what constitutes an abnormal cardiotocogram (CTG), how long it needs to abnormal before it is significant, the contribution made by inadequate equipment and the question of whether it is defensible to decide positively not to monitor. Records need to be archived for a minimum of 25 years. |
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Authors:
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E M Symonds |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Volume: 100 Suppl 9 ISSN: 0306-5456 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Obstet Gynaecol Publication Date: 1993 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-05-19 Completed Date: 1993-05-19 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503752 Medline TA: Br J Obstet Gynaecol Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 8-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK. |
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Birth Injuries
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etiology Cardiotocography / standards* Female Fetal Monitoring Great Britain Humans Malpractice* Obstetrics / legislation & jurisprudence* Pregnancy Prenatal Care Sensitivity and Specificity Time Factors |
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