How do you support pregnant mothers to make informed choices about the care they receive during pregnancy?
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) put out a comprehensive document called 'Informed Decision-Making,' giving midwives key recommendations for supporting women's informed decision-making. Some suggestions include providing transparent, balanced, and reliable information, ensuring understanding, facilitating the decision-making process, advocating for women and families, and keeping excellent documentation and record keeping. Describe to the interviewers how you support your pregnant patients to make informed choices about the care they receive during pregnancy.
"When working with pregnant patients, I always remain neutral and do not offer my personal opinion. I provide reliable information from local and national organizations, ensure they understand the information, and make myself available if they have any questions during their pregnancy. I also document all information I give the patient, our discussions, and the care I provide. I always reiterate that they have patient rights and can make the ultimate decision in the care they receive."
