26-year-old Married in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — Case | Ethics | SMLE Q#12335
SMLE Question #12335
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-243
Last updated: February 2026
A 26-year-old married woman attends an outpatient gynecology clinic requesting permanent contraception via tubal ligation. She is alert and oriented, communicates a consistent choice, and demonstrates understanding of risks, benefits, alternatives, and the permanent nature of the procedure. She has no psychiatric history and there is no evidence of coercion. Her husband is not present. The physician is preparing consent documentation. What is the most appropriate approach to obtaining consent in this situation?
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