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Abstract
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
The study was conducted at the Medico-legal administration between January 2008 and December 2012. The total number of cases was 114 cases of alleged malpractice due to maternal mortality. There were 29 cases (25.4%) in the year 2008, 16 cases (14.0 %) in the year 2009, 22 cases (19.3 %) in the year 2010, 13 cases (11.4 %) in the year 2011 and 34 cases (29.8%) in the year 2012.
As regards age groups, it was found that the highest percentage of cases (55.3%) was found in the 3rd decade followed by the 4th decade (32.5%), which represent the period of highest fertility; however, the percentage of cases in the 2nd decade was relatively high (11.4%). As regards the trimester, it was found that the majority of the cases (89.5%) died at or after the third trimester.
As regards the causes of death, it was found that the commonest cause of death was hemorrhage (40.3%) followed by respiratory failure (26.3%) and septicemia (10.5%). Regarding malpractice, it was found that the majority of cases (79%) were negative concerning malpractice. It was also found that 14% of cases were positive concerning malpractice in obstetrics while 7% of cases were positive due to anesthesia.
As regards the Type of malpractice, it was found that about half of cases (11 cases out of 24) were positive for malpractice due to late intervention or unmanaged complications. Regarding the cause of death due to malpractice, it was found that (54.1%) of cases died due to hemorrhage.