Why is it important to know if a service is for an obstetric or nonobstetic patient?

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Anonymous2010-05-20T12:32:53Z

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There are different procedures, medications, risks, etc. for obstetric (pregnant) patients because health care workers are taking care of two patients when treating them - the mother and the baby.

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Twice blessed momma of twins!2010-05-18T22:12:08Z

It's important because an obstetric patient would be pregnant, and a nonobstetric patient would not be...

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