June 2015

Un-informed consent – out of a 100 invasive procedures & surgeries, only 3 pts recvd full information

by faithgibson on June 3, 2015

in Contemporary Childbirth Politics

Reposted from Medscape  Note from FG ^O^: This article is not specific to obstetrical procedures, such as elective induction or scheduled C-section, but it mirrors the common experience of childbearing women and midwives.  The obstetricalization of normal childbirth has become the standard of care. What that means is that obstetrical providers (both MDs and L&D do […]