| Shoulder dystocia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17765488 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Using an evidence-based, medical approach, the strengths and pitfalls of the causation- and standard-of-care-based arguments proffered by plaintiff and defense counsel in shoulder dystocia- associated birth injury litigation are reviewed based on medical plausibility. The role of the expert witness as arbiter of the relationship between medical care rendered and the untoward outcome of such care is distinguished from that of other court members. Proposed solutions to the medical malpractice litigation crisis are also examined in light of relevant differences in the pathogenetic bases for birth injuries of various types. |
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Authors:
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Edith D Gurewitsch; Robert H Allen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinics in perinatology Volume: 34 ISSN: 0095-5108 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Perinatol Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-03 Completed Date: 2007-12-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501306 Medline TA: Clin Perinatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 365-85 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Gynecology/Obstetrics, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. egurewi@jhmi.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Birth Injuries*
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diagnosis,
epidemiology,
etiology Brachial Plexus / injuries* Dystocia / epidemiology* Extraction, Obstetrical / adverse effects Female Humans Infant, Newborn Injury Severity Score Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome* Risk Factors |
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