OBGYN


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OBGYNObstetrics and Gynecology
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PATIENT'S CLAIM: Her kidney loss was a direct result of the ObGyn's initial surgical procedure.
Kidney failed after hysterectomy
Table 2 also shows that a high percentage of OBGYNs in the wealthiest neighborhoods of Chicago do not accept new Medicaid patients and that many of the wealthier neighborhoods (50 percent) in Chicago do not have any OBGYN practice locations in them.
Obstetricians' receptiveness to teen prenatal patients who are Medicaid recipients
The first ObGyn failed to provide a CD and repeatedly applied excessive downward traction, causing the infant's injury.
History of shoulder dystocia, Erb's palsy: $1.2M settlement
Kansas City ObGyn's website and its Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest accounts aim to educate patients with pertinent news, tips and office updates.
New Overland Park, KS Ob-Gyn Practice Offers Innovative Care, Boutique Feel
PATIENT'S CLAIM: The ObGyn's surgical technique was negligent.
Alleged bowel injury during hysterectomy
A 37-YEAR-OLD WOMAN underwent cesarean delivery (CD) performed by 2 ObGyns. After delivery, she began to hemorrhage and the uterus became atonic.
Alleged failure to evacuate uterus after cesarean delivery
PATIENT'S CLAIM: The mother sued the hospital and on-call ObGyn. She alleged that the health care providers breached the standard of care by negligently increasing and maintaining the oxytocin at unsafe levels, which caused the mother's uterus to be overworked and eventually rupture.
Did unsafe oxytocin dose cause uterine rupture? $3.5M settlement
Forty minutes later, the ObGyn arrived and the mother was allowed to push.
Second twin's birth delayed; brain damage: $1.5M settlement
PATIENT'S CLAIM: The patient sued the ObGyn and both radiologists, alleging that the unnecessary surgeries resulted in reduced fertility.
Unnecessary laparotomy: $625,000 award
PARENT'S CLAIM: The ObGyn failed to properly address the onset of labor.
Mother claims PTSD after twin's stillbirth
Simon and Uddin's recent research analysis indicates that the percentage of nonpregnant women who visit a general ObGyn, whether alone or in combination with an internist, family physician, or general practitioner, has declined.
Are fewer nonpregnant women seeing ObGyns?
A WOMAN DELIVERED A BABY assisted by an on-call ObGyn. When the baby developed fetal tachycardia, the ObGyn recommended expediting delivery and discussed various options and the risks of each option.
Needle stick not reported to patient
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