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SVMIC Obstetrics Risks: Delivering the Goods

Before asserting any type of blame or fault directed at another

provider or healthcare worker, consult with your defense
attorney, Risk Manager and/or an SVMIC claims attorney. This

is true regardless of whether a lawsuit has been filed or not. The
vast majority of medical malpractice suits are initiated because

of an intentional or careless comment made to a patient by
one provider about another provider. For example, “Why did he

do that?”, “I would not have done it that way”, “She never told
me….”, etc. Be aware that your words have consequences.

Conclusion

Obstetrics can be a deeply rewarding specialty because

its practitioners bring new life into the world. As with most
high-reward situations, there is often high risk. Through a

commitment to patient safety, effective communication,
accurate and timely documentation, efficient and consistently

implemented systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration and
teamwork the practitioner can significantly reduce malpractice

risks.

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