Women's health · Explanation & counselling

Induction consent

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Recommended for Curtin Year 5 students

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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are an intern in the antenatal clinic. Astrid Lindqvist, 30, is 41 weeks pregnant with her first baby. The pregnancy has been uncomplicated. The obstetrician has offered induction of labour, booked for tomorrow evening. Her cervix is unfavourable.

  1. Obtain informed consent for induction of labour

  • You do not need to take a history or examine the patient

Today

BP 118/76. Cephalic, 3/5 palpable. CTG normal. Liquor normal. Bishop score 3. Membrane sweep done.

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