Publications by authors named "Rachel Elf"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate midwives' knowledge of legal consent following a significant legal ruling (Montgomery case).
- A survey of 402 midwives showed that while 91% understood that consent must be voluntary and that women need to be informed of risks, there were notable gaps in knowledge regarding the details of risk disclosure and consent discussions.
- The findings highlighted a worrying discrepancy between midwives’ self-assessment of their competence in gaining consent and their actual understanding, suggesting the need for improved education and training in this area.
