Medical professional liability and the delivery of obstetrical care: volume ii, an interdisciplinary review
Auteur :
Institute of Medicine / Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention / Committee to Study Medical Professional Liability and the Delivery of Obstetrical Care
Éditeur :
National Academies Press
ISBN :
9780309039864
Date de publication :
1 janv. 1989
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Offering a look at the "malpractice crisis", this book talks about the civil justice and insurance systems, medical liability issues, and their combined effect on health care for mothers and children. Topics include the liability implications of the rising rate of Cesarean sections, and a review of legislative proposals under consideration.