#207: Informed Consent Quandary

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 Instincts

• The 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 refusal

Connect with Dr. Stu

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts
• Website: birthinginstincts.com

Connect with Blyss

• Instagram: @birthingblyss
• Website: birthingblyss.com

Show References:

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Dr. Stu’s letter from the AMA

ACOG Ethical Decision Making

ACOG Committee Opinion No. 664

Episode 151: Subtle Coercion is Still Coercion

Episode 157: Last Incubator on the Left

The Straw Men of Ethics: A Different Opinion

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