Risk assessment in obstetrics

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Soma-Pillay, Priya

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In House Publications

Abstract

The major goal of obstetric care is to ensure the birth of a healthy baby with minimal risk to the mother. Therefore determining which interventions are most likely to improve patient safety is an important global health issue. The Oxford English Dictionary defines risk as: 'hazard, chance of bad consequences, loss.'

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Obstetrics

Sustainable Development Goals

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Soma-Pillay, P 2013, 'Risk assessment in obstetrics', Obstetrics & Gynaecology Forum, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 1-6.