Medicolegal issues in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound

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. © Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.