ALLEGED MALPRACTICE IN MIDWIFERY.

An alternative method of determining standard of care in alleged cases of malpractice.

BACKGROUND Physician experts hired and prepared by litigants provide most information on standard of care for medical malpractice cases. Because this information may not be objective or accurate, we examined the feasibility and potential value of surveying peer physicians to assess standard of care. METHODS The survey method was evaluated for a medical malpractice case involving a patient hos...

Midwifery

Midwifery

Midwifery

Midwifery