Abstract
ABSTRACT Professional liability risks exist in the practice of ultrasound. In this article, basic aspects of medical negligence are reviewed. The guidelines published by ACOG and AIUM are presented and discussed relating to the importance of instrumentation and safety, documentation, and indications for first, second and third trimester ultrasound examinations as well at the content of these examinations. Litigation related to ultrasound is presented and the controversial nonmedical use of ultrasonography is discussed. How to cite this article Chervenak FA, Chervenak JL. Medicolegal Issues in Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012;6(1):9-13.
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