Brigid McCue, MD, PhD

The clinical diagnosis of preterm labor (PTL) has up to a 50% false-positive rate, often leading to unnecessary hospitalizations and interventions. What objective tools can clinicians use to accurately diagnose true PTL - and reduce the drain on resources and overexposure to treatments?

A look at the evidence shows that a program using ob/gyn hospitalists makes sense for many facilities and may improve outcomes.