Legally Speaking: A mistreated hemorrhage ends in maternal death

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When a physician is pulled into a patient's care at the tail end of her management, the repercussions can be negative for both patient and doctor. The patient may suffer because the physician is ignorant of prior diagnoses and treatment, and the doctor may face legal repercussions of being drawn into a situation already gone awry.

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