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Review
. 2017 Dec;44(4):625-629.
doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2017.08.001.

The Evolution of the Laborist

Allison J Allen  1 , Aaron B Caughey  2
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Review

The Evolution of the Laborist

Allison J Allen et al. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

The laborist movement was introduced as a means to improve the quality of care patients receive in the labor suite and decrease physician burnout and malpractice claims. This model of care has rapidly expanded, and there is evidence of its potential role in improving labor outcomes. This article outlines the different models of laborist care, reviews the evidence for its potential impact on labor outcomes, and discusses the economic impact the employment of laborists can have.

Keywords: Economic impact; Labor outcomes; Laborist; Obstetric hospitalist.

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