obgyn oral exam - inductions
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Dr. Schamroth discusses how to defend an Induction case on the OBGYN Case List for the Oral Exam. Be honest, explain the circumstances, and describe the situation when you started treating the patient. For more: www.exampro.comTRANSCRIPT
INDUCTIONS
Hi Candidate
STATISTICS FROM ACOG
The rate of labor induction in the US has more than doubled since 1990In 2006, more than 22% (roughly 1 out of every 5) of all pregnant women had their labor induced
How Do I Defend An Induction That You
Feel Is Not Well Indicated?
This is the easiest way to see if the candidate is practicing ‘convenient OB’
Be Honest!
Explain the circumstances of the induction being set up
Describe the point when you started to manage the patient
Describe why you disagree with your colleague
Give the correct response as you see appropriate
Do not ‘dump’ on your partner
The examiner can understand the circumstance
IN SUMMATION:
This is the easiest way to see if a candidate is practicing ‘convenient OB’Be honestExplain the circumstances of the induction being set upDescribe the point when you started to manage the patient
Describe why you disagree with your colleague
Every Induction must have a clear indication If there isn’t you must explain why there is no indication
One More Point:
If a patient is 40 weeks + 2 or 3 daysRound UP to 41 weeks
Bonus Tip:
Consider ’rounding up’ the gestational age
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