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SMLE Question #552
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Last updated: February 2026
A 42-year-old woman (G3P3) attends a gynecology clinic requesting permanent contraception. She is alert and oriented, understands that tubal ligation is permanent, and accurately describes potential risks and alternatives. She denies coercion and reports no psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment. Her husband is frequently away for work. What is the most appropriate next step regarding consent for tubal ligation?
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