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Joseph S. Sanfilippo, MD, MBA Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, and Director, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also serves on the OBG Management Board of Editors.
Steven R. Smith, JD Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus at California Western School of Law, San Diego, California.
Shirley M. Pruitt, BSN, JD Partner in the firm of Yates, McLamb & Weyher, LLP, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is an OBG Management Contributing Editor.
Disclosures Dr. Sanfilippo reports being on the advisory board for Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and Smith and Nephew. Mr. Smith reports no financial relationships relevant to this article.
What obligations do you have?
These obligations are supported by sound legal principles. It is always important to remember that the purpose of these obligations is to avoid unnecessary harm, stress, and expense to patients who are putting their trust in your practice.
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