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Review
. 2025 Mar 26;14(7):2266.
doi: 10.3390/jcm14072266.

Navigating the Complex Terrain of Obstetrics and Gynecology Malpractice: Stakeholders, Expectations, and Legal Implications

Lavinia Toma-Tumbar  1 , Rodica Daniela Nagy  2   3 , Marius Cristian Marinaș  2   4 , Dominic Gabriel Iliescu  2   3   5 , Monica Laura Cara  3   6
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Navigating the Complex Terrain of Obstetrics and Gynecology Malpractice: Stakeholders, Expectations, and Legal Implications

Lavinia Toma-Tumbar et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

This narrative review delves into the multifaceted landscape of obstetric and gynecological malpractice, focusing on stakeholders' expectations, legal implications, and clinical considerations. Through a comprehensive analysis of the relevant literature, we evaluated 25 articles, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of the primary drivers behind malpractice litigation in this field. The review highlights the complex nature of these issues and their implications for various stakeholders. The key findings reveal the critical role of meeting medical care standards to avoid harm to patients, along with factors such as diagnostic errors, mismanagement of complications, and deficiencies in patient counseling contributing to malpractice allegations. Additionally, issues related to surgical procedures, informed consent, and documentation are explored. The review underscores the importance of collaboration, education, and accountability in mitigating the impact of malpractice and upholding patient safety in obstetric and gynecological practice.

Keywords: documentation; gynecology malpractice; litigation; malpractice; obstetric malpractice.

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Conflict of interest statement

Authors Rodica Daniela Nagy, Dominic Gabriel Iliescu and Monica Laura Cara were employed by the company Medgin SRL. The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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