Practice patterns to decrease the risk of a malpractice suit.
Improved techniques and therapies have been accompanied by increased claims against obstetricians/gynecologists. Practice patterns that can decrease the risk of being sued are presented. Risks are addressed in 2 contexts: (1) medical risk, defined as the risk of an adverse outcome to a patient; (2) legal risk, defined as the risk of being sued.
Williams
David G
DG
Christensen & Martineau, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-5000, USA. dwilliams@scmlaw.com
D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D010346:Patient Care Management; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011247:Pregnancy; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012449:Safety