Begneaud W P
J La State Med Soc. 1989 Sep;141(9):27-33.
A survey of Louisiana obstetricians and gynecologists on the subject of professional liability was conducted in July 1988 by the Louisiana Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Survey results disclose that the incidence of obstetric and gynecologic malpractice claims approximated the national incidence of such claims. The economic impact of these claims is less than that experienced on a nationwide basis. However, 85% of survey respondents indicated that they had made changes in their practice as a result of the risk of malpractice litigation. Many of these changes have adverse implications for the patient. If the present trends continue, it is likely that Louisiana women will find obstetric services more expensive and much less available.
1988年7月，美国妇产科医师学会路易斯安那分会对路易斯安那州的妇产科医生进行了一项关于职业责任的调查。调查结果显示，妇产科医疗事故索赔的发生率接近全国此类索赔的发生率。这些索赔的经济影响小于全国范围的情况。然而，85%的受访者表示，由于医疗事故诉讼风险，他们已经改变了自己的行医方式。其中许多改变对患者有不利影响。如果目前的趋势持续下去，路易斯安那州的女性可能会发现产科服务费用更高且更难获得。
