Dr. Chassin discusses Joint Commission efforts to make pregnancy and childbirth safer.
Speaker:
Mark R. Chassin, M.D., F.A.C.P., M.P.P., M.P.H., president, The Joint Commission
Panel description:
Why are cesarean section rates rising? Should more women be encouraged to deliver vaginally after a previous C-section? What can hospitals do to improve care to women during childbirth? These are among the issues that will be addressed during this educational session, aimed at helping health reporters better understand issues of safety and choice during pregnancy and childbirth.
