Top 5 malpractice articles of 2019

December 5, 2019

Ranging from cases on ultrasound missteps to disease misdiagnosis, these were our most-read articles on malpractice from 2018.

IUP diagnosed and treated as ectopic: How bad can it get?

Misdiagnosis is not uncommon but when faced with a bad situation there are steps that an ob/gyn can take to limit the damages.

When seven surgeries equal one lawsuit

Multiple gynecologic surgeries led to legal action with a surprising outcome.

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When is it time for the ob/gyn to assume care?

Inability to recognize that a patient requires care from a specialist may lead to allegations of negligence.

Ultrasound errors to avoid: How important is the report?

Four cases illustrate common errors that can lead to litigation when performing obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound.

When a routine prenatal visit is not-so-‘routine’

Failure to recognize the warning signs led to poor outcomes for mother and child.