Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The medical malpractice crisis in obstetrics has led to a decline in practicing obstetricians, particularly in high-risk and rural areas, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged women. This crisis is driven by high malpractice insurance premiums, defensive medicine practices, and poor physician-patient communication. The article proposes reforms, including the integration of certified nurse-midwives, improved communication strategies, and alternative compensation systems, to reduce litigation, stabilize insurance markets, and improve access to care.
Disciplines
Insurance Law | Labor and Employment Law | Law | Law and Gender | Medical Jurisprudence
Recommended Citation
Elizabeth S. Falker,
The Medical Malpractice Crisis in Obstetrics: A Gestalt Approach to Reform,
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Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
1
(1997).
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https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol4/iss1/3
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