Women seeking an abortion do not always have a choice regarding the method, which is often determined by the healthcare providers’ discretion. This deprives them of an informed choice...

How can consent be obtained from a woman who is unable to express it due to a disability? Insights from a midwife who oversees gynecological consultations. Taking the time needed to...

The law recognizes that a patient cannot be treated without their consent and that they may refuse treatment. Psychiatry is an exception: treatment may be imposed on a patient by force...

How does the issue of consent arise for users of psychoactive substances who are subject to a court-ordered "treatment mandate"? The challenge is to establish a therapeutic alliance with...

In the context of incarceration, the principle of court-ordered treatment raises particular questions regarding the process of obtaining a patient’s consent for psychotherapy....

In Guadeloupe, the perinatal care plan takes into account the unique geographical characteristics of this archipelago, where the population is spread across relatively isolated areas....

The PMI-Healthcare Facilities Liaison Program is a flagship initiative for early prevention. The program has five objectives: to foster collaboration between PMI professionals and their...

In Guadeloupe, the "Naître en Guadeloupe" perinatal care network helps coordinate care, supports healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care for pregnant women, and organizes...

The maternity record enables coordinated prenatal care by the various healthcare professionals involved. As a tool for sharing information in obstetrics, it facilitates seamless...

Despite significant improvements over the past few decades, French Guiana still lags far behind mainland France in terms of perinatal health: infant mortality there is two and a half...