Legal Concepts and Best Practices in Obstetrics

Legal Concepts and Best Practices in Obstetrics

Legal Concepts and Best Practices in Obstetrics

eBook
Author(s):Steven Warsof
Format: Print PDF
Published year: 2019
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer
Language: English
ISBN: 9781496394149, 9781496394132, 9781496394156

Summary

Obstetrics and the Law: A Medical Legal Casebook provides valuable information on the medical legal aspects of obstetrics, offering an important learning opportunity for obstetricians and trainees, as well as midwives, nurses, attorneys, and hospital administrators. Written by Dr. Steven Warsof, a seasoned maternal-fetal medicine specialist with extensive experience in the legal aspects of obstetrics, this unique resource not only familiarizes readers with today\u2019s medical legal process, but also presents case studies on common medical legal issues with commentary on how outcomes might have been improved.Provides a comprehensive summary of each case along with the clinical outcome, perspectives of the plaintiff and defendant, outcome of the case (when known), best practices for prevention (with a focus on preventable vs. non-preventable risk), standard points of care, and key takeaway points.Offers best practices for prevention and highlights key learning points for minimizing preventable risk.Includes chapters by notable maternal-fetal medicine specialists and attorneys with expertise in this complex area. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
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