Perhaps you could use to look at the idea of "BRAN" - Benefits, Risks,
Alternatives, or doing nothing, when faced with making a decision e.g.
induction, asking for an epidural etc. etc.
Can I borrow this? One of the classes I teach we talk about the issue of
informed consent and informed choice - this is a really easy way to remember
the pertinent points.
Kirsten
Please do.
It is one of the main things that we - as NCT (National Childbirth Trust in the UK) teachers - enforce, that is "use informed choice in all your decisions". Most NCT teachers will introduce the "BRAN: concept in classes - through a variety of teaching ideas. In fact, our whole teaching is around the issue of informed choice. It is very simple, but, for adults as learners, "BRAN" is a very easy thing to think of - in labour - when everything may be difficult.
Use and enjoy.
Debbie Slater
CBE
Perth, WA
