Tag Archives: Informed Consent

Thoughts on Informed Consent, Refusal and VBAC

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Robin

If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you’ve probably heard a lot about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). The NIH held a consensus meeting to decide what was appropriate in VBAC care. The general thought was that the overall … Continue reading →

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Avoid Interventions That Are Not Medically Necessary

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Robin

This is the health birth practice that gets me strange looks – why would anyone want to avoid medical interventions?? I truly think that people 1) aren’t stopping to hear the medically unnecessary part and 2) simply don’t trust birth … Continue reading →

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Informed Consent & Refusal in Maternity Care

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Robin

Register today for this FREE Webinar! It?s time to put women back in the driver?s seat when it comes to their maternity care decisions. CIMS? experts have examined how current laws and professional practice guidelines affect patient decision-making in maternity … Continue reading →

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