Top 5 malpractice articles of 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.
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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.
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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.
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When a routine prenatal visit is not-so-‘routine’
Failure to recognize the warning signs led to poor outcomes for mother and child.
Read more: When a routine prenatal visit is not-so-‘routine’
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