Hankins, G.MacLennan, A.Speer, M.Strunk, A.Nelson, K.2007-06-022007-06-022006Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006; 107(6):1382-13850029-78441873-233Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/32881Copyright © 2006 The American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsObstetric care in the United States, as judged by maternal mortality, neonatal mortality, stillbirth rates, or any other metric, has never been better. Despite this, litigation over "bad outcomes" is threatening the specialty, not only now, but into the future. Despite damage to our specialty, the injured party often benefits little, if at all, from the process. Potential solutions include an emphasis on evidence-based medicine, a qualification and review process for medical experts, and a more rational and fair health court system.enHumansCerebral PalsyRisk FactorsObstetricsLiability, LegalMalpracticeMaternal Health ServicesUnited StatesJournal article002006179410.1097/01.AOG.0000220531.25707.270002412968000252-s2.0-3374560115352040