Obstetrician-gynecologists' opinions about patient safety: costs and liability remain problems; are mandated reports a solution?

Paul G. Stumpf; Britta Anderson; Hal Lawrence; Jay Schulkin

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Obstetrician-gynecologists' opinions about patient safety: costs and liability remain problems; are mandated reports a solution?

February 4, 2009

Stumpf PG, Anderson B, Lawrence H, et al. Womens Health Issues. 2009;19(1):8-13.

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This survey of practicing obstetricians found general support for patient safety measures, but cost and fear of malpractice litigation were cited as barriers to implementation.

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