title: Physicians influence and the malpractice problem.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Hickson is the Joseph C. Ross chair, Department of Medical Education and Administration, associate dean for clinical affairs and director of the Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee; Dr. Entman is professor emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and physician liaison for the Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
authors.forename: Gerald B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Hickson
authors.forename: Stephen S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Entman
mesh_terms: D001720:Birth Injuries; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice; D009774:Obstetrics; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011247:Pregnancy