Abstract
This chapter presents general and specialty-specific issues leading to malpractice litigation. Strategies for decreasing medical error and preventing malpractice litigation are outlined with emphasis on accurate documentation, review of clinical information, selection and appropriate use of consultants, and above all, communication to the patient and family. The need to continue learning from national care guidelines and specialty-specific publications is emphasized.
Key Words
- Labor
- delivery
- informed consent
- maternal health care
- Cesarean section
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Guidelines
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Schneider, J.M. (2005). Malpractice and Medical Practice. In: Anderson, R.E. (eds) Medical Malpractice. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-845-8_11
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