Outlining the risks, benefits, and alternatives of any proposed procedure or treatment during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum is known as?

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Informed consent is the general term meaning that the healthcare provider educates the patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to any procedure, including doing nothing. The phrase implies that the patient will consent once all of the information is outlined for them, but the patient does have the right to informed refusal, as well. A pregnant or laboring mother may need help understanding her options to make a truly informed decision. Satisficing, problem analysis, and cost-benefit analysis are decision-making strategies.

Outlining the Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives of Any Proposed Procedure