#207: Informed Consent Quandary

from Birthing Instincts · host Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

In this episode, Blyss and Dr. Stu are getting into the ethics of decision-making and informed consent. Between gray area guidelines, personal bias, and passed down dumb doctor dogma, this topic can be confusing. Today Dr. Stu and Blyss share their perspective on the foundational value of their practice.In this episode of Birthing InstinctsThe downside to being licensed by the state The different types of informed consent Who decided the standard for good medical practice Ethical decision making The right of uninformed refusalConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comShow References:Follow @_milkandthemoon_Dr. Stu’s letter from the AMAACOG Ethical Decision MakingACOG Committee Opinion No. 664Episode 151: Subtle Coercion is Still CoercionEpisode 157: Last Incubator on the LeftThe Straw Men of Ethics: A Different OpinionThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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