Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Risks
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This course provides an in-depth exploration of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP), highlighting trends, complications, and legal considerations. Healthcare professionals will gain insight into common HDP-related lawsuits and key risk management strategies, while reviewing a real-life wrongful maternal death case. Equip yourself with the knowledge to improve patient outcomes and mitigate legal risks in your practice.
Carrie J. Barber, DNP, APRN, CNM, OB/GYN NP is a board-certified OB/GYN nurse practitioner, and certified nurse midwife, who works in obstetrical triage, intrapartum, and postpartum management. Additionally, she serves as a medical legal consultant specializing in maternal, fetal, and neonatal birth injury, and wrongful death. Dr. Barber has over 24 years of experience in healthcare, reviewing medical records, interpreting fetal monitor tracings, implementing perinatal policies and procedures, facilitating perinatal education, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Her clinical expertise helps to support efforts with medical legal perinatal care review, risk management assessments, and perinatal education.
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