Eight tools for improving obstetric patient safety and unit performance

From the Editor

Develop and use a checklist for 3rd- and 4th-degree perineal lacerations

Author:

Robert L. Barbieri, MD

Does your labor unit have such a list? Here, key components to get you started.

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Expert Commentary

STOP all activities that may lead to further shoulder impaction when you suspect possible shoulder dystocia

Author:

Ronald T. Burkman, MD

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Medical Education Library

10 practical, evidence-based recommendations to improve outcomes in women who have eclampsia

Author:

Baha M. Sibai, MD

Both maternal and perinatal outcomes will improve if you follow these data-driven strategies for managing eclampsia and stabilizing the mother

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Medicolegal Issues

EHRs and medicolegal risk: How they help, when they could hurt

Author:

Baohuong N. Tran, DO

Martin L. Gimovsky, MD

The widespread use of electronic health records has been hailed as panacea and derided as anathema to quality medical care and medicolegal...

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Clinical Review

Sound strategies to avoid malpractice hazards on labor and delivery

Author:

Alexis C. Gimovsky, MD

Martin L. Gimovsky, MD

A communication–trust–shared responsibility triad established at the first prenatal visit is your best hedge against allegation of malpractice...

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Medicolegal Issues

More strategies to avoid malpractice hazards on labor and delivery

Author:

Alexis C. Gimovsky, MD

Martin L. Gimovsky, MD

4 problematic L & D cases: Occasions for the authors to talk about keeping clear of charges that you are the cause of injury during birth

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