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The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine

Cilt: 39 Sayı: 1 30 Nisan 2025
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The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine

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This review aims to assess the significance of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) in medical error claims in obstetrics from the perspectives of midwifery, nursing, and forensic medicine. One fundamental approach to preventing adverse events during labor is the early recognition of fetal distress. Midwives and nurses are responsible for applying, evaluating, and recording EFM tracings during labor, which are crucial evidence in forensic medical evaluations. In the absence of medical records, the follow-up, treatment, and medical practices become contentious during trials, leading to delays in the litigation process. This is because medical records are vital in evaluating medical malpractice claims, and expert witnesses play a key role in assessing the standard of care. Despite its widespread use, there is a need for greater clarity on the reliability, role, and benefits of EFM. Furthermore, expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases may interpret practices with controversial reliability differently. While the reliability of EFM is debated, it cannot be ignored that it is an essential tool for early recognition of fetal distress. Given its importance and the need for written evidence in the trial process, it is recommended that forensic nurses, midwives, and lawyers receive training on maintaining medical records according to standards.

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Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Nisan 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Şubat 2025

Kabul Tarihi

24 Nisan 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 39 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Doğan, M. B., & Karakaş, S. (2025). The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine. Adli Tıp Dergisi, 39(1), 93-101. https://doi.org/10.61970/adlitip.1597681
AMA
1.Doğan MB, Karakaş S. The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine. ATD. 2025;39(1):93-101. doi:10.61970/adlitip.1597681
Chicago
Doğan, Muzaffer Berna, ve Sevda Karakaş. 2025. “The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine”. Adli Tıp Dergisi 39 (1): 93-101. https://doi.org/10.61970/adlitip.1597681.
EndNote
Doğan MB, Karakaş S (01 Nisan 2025) The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine. Adli Tıp Dergisi 39 1 93–101.
IEEE
[1]M. B. Doğan ve S. Karakaş, “The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine”, ATD, c. 39, sy 1, ss. 93–101, Nis. 2025, doi: 10.61970/adlitip.1597681.
ISNAD
Doğan, Muzaffer Berna - Karakaş, Sevda. “The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine”. Adli Tıp Dergisi 39/1 (01 Nisan 2025): 93-101. https://doi.org/10.61970/adlitip.1597681.
JAMA
1.Doğan MB, Karakaş S. The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine. ATD. 2025;39:93–101.
MLA
Doğan, Muzaffer Berna, ve Sevda Karakaş. “The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine”. Adli Tıp Dergisi, c. 39, sy 1, Nisan 2025, ss. 93-101, doi:10.61970/adlitip.1597681.
Vancouver
1.Muzaffer Berna Doğan, Sevda Karakaş. The Role of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) in Obstetric Malpractice: An Evaluation from the Perspectives of Midwives, Nurses and Forensic Medicine. ATD. 01 Nisan 2025;39(1):93-101. doi:10.61970/adlitip.1597681

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