Informed Consent and Induction of Labor: What Every Pregnant Patient Should Know
From misoprostol to oxytocin—what consent really means in obstetric practice.
Informed consent is not just a legal requirement—it is the foundation of ethical obstetric practice. It ensures that patients are fully aware of the risks, benefits, and alternatives before any intervention is undertaken. Nowhere is this more essential than with induction of labor, one of the most common procedures in modern obstetrics.
Why Consent Matte…
