Normalising Choice: An Observational Study of Australian Clinicians' Perspectives on Written Informed Consent for Vaginal Birth
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Key Points
Clinicians widely believe women are not fully informed about vaginal birth risks and benefits, highlighting a significant gap.
Among 1,271 surveyed clinicians, 67% were obstetricians and 33% were midwives, with findings showing obstetricians felt even less confident about women's understanding.
Survey-based research and content analysis were employed to gather quantitative and qualitative insights from clinicians regarding informed consent in birth settings.
Improving written informed consent processes may enhance accountability and collaboration in birthing practices, addressing current flaws.
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Implication
Observational study reveals concerns about informed consent for vaginal birth, suggesting improvements are needed.