Ob-Gyn doctors consider leaving the speciality over litigation fears

Almost three-quarters of doctors in training in the areas of obstetrics and gynaecology would consider leaving the speciality because of the risk of litigation and negative media coverage, according to a new study. Picture: Pexels

Almost three-quarters of doctors in training in the areas of obstetrics and gynaecology would consider leaving the speciality because of the risk of litigation and negative media coverage, according to a new study.

A survey of 151 doctors in training said they felt the media did not have a positive impact on patients receiving care and unfairly represented the speciality, with the threat of litigation affecting retention and recruitment in the area.