Does standardization of care through clinical guidelines improve outcomes and reduce medical liability?

Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Nov;116(5):1022-6. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181f97c62.

Authors

Douglas H Kirkpatrick¹, Ronald T Burkman

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Health Sciences, Center, Lakewood, Colorado, USA.

PMID: 20966684
DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181f97c62

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Cesarean Section / standards
Female
Guideline Adherence
Humans
Labor, Induced / standards
Liability, Legal*
Malpractice*
Medical Records / standards
Obstetrics*
Practice Guidelines as Topic*
Pregnancy
Safety Management
Societies, Medical
United States