42-year-old G3p3 in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — Case | Ethics | SMLE Q#1027
SMLE Question #1027
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Last updated: February 2026
A 42-year-old G3P3 woman attends a gynecology clinic requesting permanent contraception. She states she has completed her family and requests tubal ligation. She is counseled on alternatives, permanence, risks, and benefits. She demonstrates understanding, has decision-making capacity, and is not under coercion. Her husband is working abroad and cannot be reached. What is the most appropriate next step regarding consent?
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