FORENSIC MEDICAL ASSESSMENT OF MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED TO PREGNANT WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE
Keywords:
forensic medical examination, medical error, pregnant woman, quality of medical care, clinical protocol, doctor's responsibility.Abstract
This study is devoted to the assessment of medical care provided to pregnant women of reproductive age based on forensic medical criteria. The causes and consequences of medical errors, the level of documentation, and the state of compliance with clinical protocols were analyzed. Evaluation criteria have been developed based on regulatory legal acts, international standards (WHO, FIGO), and modern literature. The research results will serve to improve the quality of medical care, prevent errors, and improve the practice of forensic medical examination.
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