Proceed with reasonable care: when legal principles inform training to prevent harm during the childbirth.

M. Petrovic; J. Nicholls; D. Siassakos

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Proceed with reasonable care: when legal principles inform training to prevent harm during the childbirth.

February 9, 2022

Petrovic M, Nicholls J, Siassakos D. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2022;80:105-113.

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Improving safe maternal care is an ongoing patient safety priority. This article outlines training strategies for providing safe obstetric care and improving communication among providers and patients.

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