Exploring the Legal and Medical Consequences of the Expanding Use of Midwives and Nurses in Obstetrical Practice

October 13, 2023 10:15am

Eric J. Firsch
Partner
Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell, LLP

  • Understanding the roles that certified midwives, uncertified midwives and L&D nurses play during the entire pregnancy and the delivery process
    • Exploring why hospitals may or may not be opting for licensed professionals
  • Examining insurance guidelines, supervision protocols, and potential liability
    • Illustrating the difference in liability for midwives and doctors
  • Analyzing corporate negligence theories with respect to midwives, L&D nurses, and hospitals
  • Exploring different state laws surrounding midwifery procedures
  • Exploring negligence theories used in cases involving mid-level practitioners related to dosages and timing of administering medications to accelerate labor and delivery
    • Assessing whether L&D nurses and midwives are equipped for early management and resuscitation of a newborn baby in a timely fashion
  • Analyzing outcomes: OBs vs. L&D nurses and midwives