Navigating Maternal Fetal Medicine

Some of the biggest damages in medical malpractice cases result from malpractice in the area of obstetrics. Savannah June, a legal nurse consultant with a strong background in the area of maternal-fetal medicine, describes how practitioners in this field try to ensure protection for at-risk mothers and babies and where malpractice may occur. Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) is a specialty of obstetrics that requires advanced training. Savannah points out that high-quality MFM care is not as widely available in the U.S. as it should be, especially in comparison to another economically advanced country. Testing within the field of MFM is comprehensive and complex. It’s crucial to identify pre-existing conditions such as diabetes to evaluate previous problematic pregnancies, and growth abnormalities of the fetus, to name only a few of the conditions that must be identified and, when possible, treated to ensure a safe pregnancy and successful delivery. Educating the pregnant mother is equally important. Savannah asserts that, when there are problems with the pregnancy or anticipated difficulties with the delivery, the physician is responsible for the initial explanation. However, she also reminds us that the nurse involved is responsible for explaining what role the mother needs to play in the treatment plan and to answer any questions the mother may have. She emphasizes the special difficulties caused when the mother suffers from mental illness. Too often, these are the women who don’t come for treatment because they feel stigmatized. This podcast will help to educate you on the importance of this field. Top-quality maternal-fetal medicine practices can mean the difference between life and death. Join me in this episode of Navigating Maternal Fetal Medicine - Savannah June What is maternal-fetal medicine? What underlying conditions can cause the need for maternal-fetal care? How do mental health issues impact gestational care? What kind of testing is done in maternal-fetal medicine clinics? How are warning signs detected? What are some of the legal issues involved in maternal-fetal medicine? Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu. https://youtu.be/XX3WZnaF-3E Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28 LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020. They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they’d find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career. Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level. After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business. Your Presenter of Navigating Maternal Fetal Medicine - Savannah June Savannah June has been a nurse in high risk OB for 14 years. She has expertise in Maternal Fetal Medicine, labor and delivery, high risk antepartum care and fetal monitoring. She is still clinically active in an MFM clinic and does legal nurse consulting for birth injury cases. Connect with Savannah on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/le....gal-nurse-savannah-j