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Nurses play a critical role in the process of labor and delivery at modern hospitals. Women in labor often have more contact and interaction with the nurses than they do with the actual doctor(s). Maternity nurses today do more than just bring ice chips and check blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Being a nurse in the labor and delivery department requires a high level of expert knowledge and training in the childbirth process. In addition to medical expertise, nurses need to be skilled communicators because teamwork between the nurse and doctor is essential. Keeping the doctors adequately informed and reporting accurate assessment data is critical.<\/p>\n

Nurses are considered healthcare professionals and can be liable for medical malpractice when their care falls below the applicable nursing standard of care. In fact, nurses are frequently involved in birth injury<\/a> and other medical malpractice lawsuits<\/a>. Medical malpractice claims involving nurses are somewhat different than malpractice claims against doctors for a number of reasons. This page will look at the types of medical malpractice claims that are commonly brought against nurses in birth injury cases.<\/p>\n

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Nurses play a critical role in the process of labor and delivery at modern hospitals. Women in labor often have more contact and interaction with the nurses than they do with the actual doctor(s). Maternity nurses today do more than just bring ice chips and check blood pressure. 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