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Nuclear Verdicts in Obstetrics Show the Risk of Malpractice Claims — What Are the Root Causes?

Relias

One of the most pressing issues today is the rise of “nuclear verdicts” in obstetrics — staggering malpractice awards that exceed $10 million. The rise of nuclear verdicts in obstetrics Obstetrics has always been a high-risk area for medical malpractice. With the complex nature of childbirth, the stakes are incredibly high.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shelise Valentine

Minority Nurse

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.