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Counseling for women requesting sterilization: a comprehensive program designed to insure informed consent.

L Shapiro-Steinberg, G Stiglitz Neamatalla

    Social Work in Health Care
    |January 1, 1979
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    This study details a comprehensive counseling program for female patients seeking sterilization. It emphasizes psychosocial factors alongside medical information, advocating for expanded legal guidelines.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Clinical Counseling
    • Social Work in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Female patients seeking sterilization often have limited counseling.
    • Current New York City law provides basic informed consent guidelines for sterilization.

    Observation:

    • A comprehensive counseling program was implemented for female clinic patients requesting sterilization.
    • This program integrated information on the procedure, contraceptive alternatives, and psychosocial aspects of the decision.

    Findings:

    • The comprehensive approach goes beyond standard informed consent requirements.
    • It allows patients to explore the psychosocial dimensions of their decision to eliminate reproductive capacity.

    Implications:

    Keywords:
    Genetics and ReproductionNew York CityRoosevelt HospitalAmericasClinic ActivitiesCounselingDeveloped CountriesEducationFamily PlanningFamily Planning EducationFamily Planning PersonnelFamily Planning ProgramsFemale SterilizationNew YorkNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOrganization And AdministrationProgram ActivitiesProgramsPsychological FactorsSocial ProblemsSocial WorkersSterilization, SexualUnited States

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    • Expanded counseling is crucial for aiding individuals in making informed decisions about permanent contraception.
    • Legal frameworks for informed consent in sterilization procedures should be broadened to include psychosocial assessments.