Abstract:
We read the article on a retrospective, observational
study of medicolegal cases against obstetricians and gynaecologists
in South Africa (SA)’s private sector with interest. On the surface,
there is some good news for obstetrics. Contrary to expectations
and international experience, the article suggests that medicolegal
notifications for gynaecological mishaps are now (at least financially)
a greater concern than obstetric claims.
