Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

[Obstetrics in crisis].

Emile Papiernik¹

¹L'Université René Descartes Paris V, Maternité de Port Royal, Hôpital Cochin 123 boulevard de Port Royal 75679 Paris.

Bulletin De L'Academie Nationale De Medecine

|May 19, 2004

Summary

France

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Perinatal outcome of twins compared to singletons of the same gestational age: a case-control study.

Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies·2011

Same author

Impact of fetal growth restriction on mortality and morbidity in a very preterm birth cohort.

The Journal of pediatrics·2010

Same author

Rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm neonates in Europe: results from the MOSAIC cohort.

Neonatology·2010

Same author

Differences in outcome between twins and singletons born very preterm: results from a population-based European cohort.

Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·2010

Same author

Variability in caesarean section rates for very preterm births at 28-31 weeks of gestation in 10 European regions: results of the MOSAIC project.

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology·2010

Same author

Distribution of maternity units and spatial access to specialised care for women delivering before 32 weeks of gestation in Europe.

Health & place·2010

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Healthcare Management

Background:

French obstetrics faces a multi-faceted crisis.
Declining obstetrician numbers and maternity unit closures are significant issues.
A notable increase in litigation impacts the field.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify key factors for rebuilding the French obstetrical system.
To understand the needs of training obstetricians regarding team size.
To explore strategies for addressing the litigation crisis and financial instability.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the current state of obstetrical practice in France.
Consideration of training obstetricians' preferences for on-call team size.
Examination of potential solutions like quality audit systems and group contracts with insurers.

Main Results:

A minimum team size of 7-8 obstetricians is desired by trainees for on-call duties.
Quality audit systems and professional group contracts are proposed solutions.
Addressing litigation and financial viability are critical for system rebuilding.

Conclusions:

Rebuilding French obstetrics requires addressing workforce shortages, litigation, and financial sustainability.
Incorporating trainee needs for team size is essential for future workforce planning.
Collaborative approaches, including quality improvement and insurer relations, are vital for a resilient system.

Related Experiment Videos