Episode 167 Consent

The Obs Pod

This week follows directly on from Episode 166 Personalised care this time talking about the issue of consent. In this episode I reflect on the introduction of electronic consent in maternity care, scrutinizing its benefits and the unforeseen complexities it introduces. I discuss the General Medical Council's 2020 guidance on consent, spotlighting the critical need for inclusive language and the eradication of personal bias. I consider the need for antenatal education as a bedrock for preparing expectant mothers to navigate the decision-making labyrinth of labour, fostering an environment where every voice is heard and every choice is informed.
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Want to know more?
https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/gmc-guidance-for-doctors---decision-making-and-consent-english_pdf-84191055.pdf
https://concentric.health/patients/

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1. The Complexity of Consent in Healthcare (00:00:00)

2. Consent and Capacity in Healthcare (00:21:14)

3. Supporting ObsPod and Suggesting Topics (00:28:39)