An evaluation by the Norwegian Health Care Supervision Authorities of events involving death or injuries in maternity care.

Lars Thomas JohansenGeir Sverre BrautJan Fredrik AndresenPål Øian

Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2018)

The supervision authorities investigated 1 in 1000 births, mainly in response to complaints issued from patients or relatives. System errors were the most common cause of deficiencies in maternity care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
palliative care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
quality improvement
chronic kidney disease
pain management
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
emergency department
chronic pain