Medical malpractice liability and its effect on prenatal care utilization and infant health

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the impact of medical malpractice premiums on utilization of prenatal care services is offered. Additional information on the effect of malpractice liability pressure on infant health and prenatal services offered by obstetricians is included.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers, HEALTH SERVICES, Surety insurance, Malpractice Insurance, Services, Medical care, Prenatal care, Medical malpractice insurance

---

Welfare reform and health insurance coverage of low-income families

Article Abstract:

Welfare reform is found to have had little effect on single mothers, and less on their children.

Financial management, Science & research, Health, Educatn & Welfare Programs, Administration of Human Resource Programs, Social policy, Welfare reform, Insurance, Single mothers

---

The impact of malpractice fears on cesarean section rates

Article Abstract:

Research was conducted to examine the impact of malpractice claims risk on the use of cesarean sections and birth outcomes. The study is the first to assess whether the extent of physicians' defensiveness depends on the socioeconomic status of the mother. Results demonstrate that physicians practice defensive medicine in obstetrics and that the defensive response varies by the socioeconomic status of the mother.

Care and treatment, Malpractice, Medical malpractice, Mothers, Cesarean section

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Specimen collection: saliva: files for patent on new saliva collection. Drugs of abuse: Avitar: ORALscreen test membrane patent
• Abstracts: Baton Rouge Woman's Hospital considers patients' sensitivity and machismo in promoting fertility center
• Abstracts: What do managed care plans do to affect care? Results from a survey of physicians. Does managed care mean more hassle for physicians?
• Abstracts: Quality incentives in a regulated market with imperfect information and switching costs: capitation in general practice
• Abstracts: The effect of Medicaid reimbursement on quality of care in nursing homes. Medicaid reimbursement and the quality of nursing home care

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.