Labor and Delivery Nurse Expert Witness Retained
Case Scenario: A well-qualified and experienced Labor and Delivery nurse expert witness was retained on a case where the defending Labor & Delivery Nurse ...
Obstetrical Medical Malpractice: Infant in Distress Part 1
What's on this electronic fetal monitoring strip? Obstetrical Medical Malpractice: Infant in Distress Part 1 Obstetrical practice carries some unique risks. Staff ...
Sudden Death of Obstetrical Patients
Sudden death of obstetrical patients who have just delivered a baby is a catastrophic event for families and healthcare professionals. A husband receives the ...
Uterine Rupture in Pregnancy: Part 2
Clinical Scenario Mrs. C. presented to the labor and delivery unit in active labor with contractions occurring every 2-3 minutes. The fetal heart rate ...
Uterine Rupture in Pregnancy: Part 1
Attorneys handling medical malpractice cases have likely heard of uterine rupture during labor but few have actually handled such a case. It is well ...
Obstetrical Medical Malpractice: Prevention Part 4
It is not possible for there to be prevention for every birth-related lawsuit or adverse outcome, but it is possible to attack the controllable ...
Obstetrical Medical Malpractice: Shoulder Dystocia Part 3
Obstetrics is filled with high-risk situations. Shoulder dystocia is a fetal condition that may occur when the infant’s head is outside of the body, ...
Obstetrical Medical Malpractice: Delay in Cesarean Section Part 2
Was the cesarean section done in a timely way? Failure to perform a cesarean section or a delay in performing a cesarean ...
Infant Abduction: Prevention
How is Infant Abduction Done in a Hospital? These are some of the factors that can result in an infant abduction in a hospital. ...
Infant Abduction: An Unthinkable Crime
Infant abduction - stealing someone's baby! Abduction is defined as the act of taking away someone against their will. Infant abduction, or kidnapping, involves ...
Delivery at 39 Weeks: The New “Full-Term”
Research showing that fetal outcomes are improved if a mother waits for a delivery at 39 weeks to deliver is changing obstetrical care. The ...
Uterine Perforation During Abortion
Medical malpractice attorneys benefit from the skills of a legal nurse consultant to assist in careful case screening. With the help of a legal ...
