Contemporary OB/GYN Newsletter

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Compound presentation, obese mother, bad outcome

The plaintiff alleged that given the fetal size and weight, earlier caesarean delivery was warranted and that improper management of shoulder dystocia and compound presentation of the posterior arm resulted in right Erb’s palsy, scapular winging, and decreased movement and function of the right extremity.

Detecting abnormalities, documenting options

A California woman was 35 years old when she delivered an infant with severe Down syndrome. She sued all those involved with the prenatal care and alleged that both physicians were told the parents wanted all available testing because of a family history of birth defects. What’s the verdict? Plus more cases.

Is federal medical liability reform possible?

Over the past few years, progress has clearly been made with regard to the professional liability crisis.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

CA - Visalia OB/GYN Medical Associates

NY - TeamHealth

National - OB Hospitalist Group

SC - McLeod Health

Managing maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

2 to 3 women may die from childbirth complications each day in the U.S. How can findings from clinical trials translate into daily care to help reduce overall mortality rates?

Listen to this podcast to learn more.

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