American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 196, Issue 6 , Pages 587.e1-587.e5 , June 2007

Disruptive behavior in obstetrics: a hidden threat to patient safety

This study was presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Oct. 4-8, 2006, Sun Valley, Idaho.

  • Larry L. Veltman, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: Larry L. Veltman, MD, 7535 SW Fairmoor St, Portland, OR 97225

Received 21 August 2006 ,Revised 29 October 2006 ,Accepted 2 March 2007.

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 Cite this article as: Veltman LL. Disruptive behavior in obstetrics: a hidden threat to patient safety. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2007;196:587.e1-587.e5.

PII: S0002-9378(07)00301-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.011

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 196, Issue 6 , Pages 587.e1-587.e5 , June 2007

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