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Malpractice up, nurse-midwifery in?

P M Corcoran

    Group Practice Journal
    |April 10, 1986
    PubMed
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    Nurse-midwives are infrequently sued and can reduce healthcare costs. Despite facing obstacles, their role in traditional healthcare is expanding, offering valuable contributions to patient care and system efficiency.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Medical Economics
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • Nurse-midwifery is an evolving healthcare profession.
    • There is a growing interest in the cost-effectiveness of various healthcare providers.
    • Understanding the legal standing and integration challenges of nurse-midwives is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the frequency of lawsuits involving nurse-midwives.
    • To assess the potential of nurse-midwives in healthcare cost containment.
    • To identify the obstacles hindering the expansion of nurse-midwifery services.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of malpractice litigation data concerning nurse-midwives.
    • Analysis of healthcare cost data related to nurse-midwifery care.

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  • Qualitative assessment of challenges faced by nurse-midwives in practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurse-midwives are subject to litigation infrequently compared to other providers.
    • Their services demonstrate potential for significant healthcare cost reduction.
    • Obstacles include integration issues and professional recognition.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse-midwives offer a cost-effective and safe model of care.
    • Addressing integration and recognition barriers is key to expanding their role.
    • Further research into their impact on healthcare systems is warranted.