Medical malpractice liability and its effect on prenatal care utilization and infant health

Authors :: Dubay, Lisa
Kaestner, Robert
Waidmann, Timothy
Source :: Journal of Health Economics. July, 2001, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p591, 21 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: An analysis of the impact of medical malpractice premiums on utilization of prenatal care services is offered. Additional information on the effect of malpractice liability pressure on infant health and prenatal services offered by obstetricians is included.

Subjects :: Obstetricians -- Services
Prenatal care -- Services
Medical malpractice insurance -- Prices and rates
Business
Economics
Health care industry

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