Abstract
Performing effective maternal death reviews as part of the maternal death surveillance and response program has been hindered by challenges including poor attendance, defensive attitudes, and blame shifting.
Reviews of maternal and perinatal deaths should be based on a “no blame” principle. Emphasis should be on learning lessons and health professionals should feel safe to discuss the circumstances surrounding death.
Meaningful reduction in maternal mortality requires a depoliticizing paradigm shift, a professional body to address patients’ worries, and clear medicolegal guidance to encourage providers to identify care deficiencies.
Reviews of maternal and perinatal deaths should be based on a “no blame” principle. Emphasis should be on learning lessons and health professionals should feel safe to discuss the circumstances surrounding death.
Meaningful reduction in maternal mortality requires a depoliticizing paradigm shift, a professional body to address patients’ worries, and clear medicolegal guidance to encourage providers to identify care deficiencies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 150-154 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Global health, science and practice |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2020 |
Funding
Successfully insti tutionalizing the MDSR requires having strong political commitment, adequate financial support, adequate legal framework, and a “no shame, no blame” culture.
Funders | Funder number |
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Laerdal Foundation for Acute Medicine | 40241 |