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MEDICAL Obstetrics & Gynecology

Legal Concepts and Best Practices in Obstetrics The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Mitigating Risk 1st Edition By Steven L. Warsof, MD, FACOG, FAIUM , Director of Genet- ics and Prenatal Diagnosis, Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA and James M. Shwayder, MD, JD, FACOG, FAIUM , President and CEO, Shwayder Consulting, LLC, Venice, FL

DESCRIPTION Legal Concepts and Best Practices in Obstetrics provides valuable information on the medical legal aspects of obstet-

rics, offering an important learning opportunity for obstetricians and trainees, as well as midwives, nurses, attorneys and hospital administrators. Written by Dr. Steven Warsof, a seasoned maternal- fetal medicine specialist with extensive experience in the legal aspects of obstetrics, this unique resource not only familiarizes readers with today’s medical legal process but also presents case stud- ies on common medical legal issues with commentary on how outcomes might have been improved. FEATURES ▶ ▶ Provides a comprehensive summary of each case along with the clinical outcome, perspectives of the plaintiff and defendant, outcome of the case (when known), best practices for prevention (with a focus on preventable vs. non-preventable risk), standard points of care and key takeaway points ▶ ▶ Offers best practices for prevention and highlights key learning points for minimizing preventable risk ▶ ▶ Includes chapters by notable maternal-fetal medicine specialists and attorneys with expertise in this complex area Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience ▶ ▶ Read directly on your preferred device(s) , such as computer, tablet or smartphone. ▶ ▶ Easily convert to audiobook , powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-9413-2 / ($74.99 / £74.99 / €64.00(t)) World Approx. 450 pp. / Approx. 50 Tables / 6 x 9 / November 2019

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