Choosing anesthesia together for planned C-section
This study looks at how patients and anesthesia providers make decisions together about anesthesia for a planned C-section, and how that affects satisfaction. It may help improve the consent process for others.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years of age or older
- You are scheduled for a planned C-section at 37 weeks or later
- You will give anesthesia consent on the day of surgery
- You can complete the consent process in English without an interpreter
- You are able to make your own research participation decisions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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