The Impact of Malpractice Liability Claims on Obstetrical Practice Patterns

Gilbert W. Gimm

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Abstract: Medical malpractice in obstetrics continues to attract scrutiny. This paper examines the impact of physicians’ malpractice claims on Caesarian section rates and physician delivery volume in Florida between 1992 and 2000.

Keywords: Malpractice Claims; Access to Care; Practice Patterns; C-section rates (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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