Consent on the labour ward: a qualitative study of the views and experiences of healthcare professionals

Consent on the labour ward is a complex and controversial topic which is poorly understood. Consenting labouring women is recognised as challenging and problematic, and thus, it is uncertain that pregnant women experience true informed consent during labour. This project aims to explore healthcare professionals ’ views and experiences of consent practice on the labour ward.Design:Qualitative research performed in a tertiary hospital labour ward in Central London with 5,500 patients annually. Eleven obstetricians and seven midwives participated.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research