title: Medical professional liability and the delivery of obstetrical care.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC 20418.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Rostow
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Osterweis
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Bulger
mesh_terms: D003675:Defensive Medicine; D007256:Information Systems; D007351:Insurance, Liability / Q000191:economics; D008318:Malpractice / Q000639:trends*; D008484:Medicaid; D008489:Medical Indigency; D009307:National Academy of Sciences, U.S.; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013675:Technology, High-Cost; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce