Ascertainment of malformations in pregnancy registries: Lessons learned in the North American AED Pregnancy Registry.

Background: Pregnancy registries, designed to assess the safety of medications and vaccines for the exposed mother and fetus, have been developed since the 1990s. Malformations present in the exposed liveborn or stillborn infant or fetuses in elective terminations are the outcome of greatest concern. The experiences of the North American AED (antiepileptic drug) Pregnancy Registry (NAAPR) can be used to identify the challenges and limitations of a pregnancy registry in identifying congenital malformations.

Medical malpractice claims in Hepatology: Rates, Reasons, and Results.

Background: Clinicians are motivated to provide safe, high-quality care to patients with chronic liver disease. This includes the desire to avoid litigation. Data are limited regarding the actual sources of medicolegal risk in chronic liver disease.