(HS Fenner-McBride 078811 2024) Minimize OB Legal Risks with Empathy, Communication & Trust

Course overview

Litigation continues to rise involving obstetric patients and revolves around allegations of negligence and medical malpractice during pregnancy, childbirth, or the immediate postpartum period. OB health care practitioners are at risk of being sued while coping with significant ethical dilemmas in practice. Lois A. Fenner McBride, RN, MS, JD, Attorney at Law, will deliver information about the current legal and ethical issues impacting OB patient care from failure to rescue, inadequate pregnancy management, labor stimulation methods, fetal distress and more! A "mere" mistake should not end your career. Learn how to protect yourself personally and professionally through communication, trust, documentation, and compassion.