Wrongful Birth: The Importance of Timely Communication of Critical Test Results

During this podcast, Host Tammie Smeltz, RPLU, shares a case study discussing the importance of timely and accurate communication of test results during pregnancy. The case study shows the devastating consequences of failing to report critical information, such as abnormal test results, and how these failures can lead to an allegation of wrongful birth.

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MLMIC’s risk management tips regarding communicating and following up on critical test results, communication between referring and consulting providers and effective communication with patients can be found here.

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