Consent in Obstetric and Gynaecological Practice

  • Shehla Baqai Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Head of Department, Military Hospital
Keywords: Informed consent

Abstract

Informed consent is the foundation of medical practice. It is suggested that a strong, summarize and structured explanation of the problem and the procedural details were given prior to the procedure.  Consent for elective procedures is taken in advance.1 Obtaining consent in emergency situations presents challenges, which must be addressed so that it can be applied in all case with consistent standard of care.

Published
2018-09-04
Issue
Vol 8 No 2 (2018): April-June
Section
Editorial