Client and the caregiver have different beliefs

B’LIEFS
A model for determining caregiver
perspective
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Caregiver’s Beliefs
Client’s
Beliefs
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Caregiver’s Beliefs
Client’s
Beliefs
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Think
about
what your
beliefs are
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
then find out
what your
caregiver’s
beliefs are
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
B’LIEFS
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Bed
L
I
E
F
S
How do you feel if I want
to be off the bed during
labor & birth?
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Bed
how L ong
I
E
F
S
How do you feel about
time limits during each
stage?
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Bed
how L ong
I nduction
E
F
S
Under what circumstances
would you recommend an
induction?
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Bed
how L ong
I nduction
E pisiotomy
F
S
How often do you find you
need to do episiotomies?
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Bed
how L ong
I nduction
E pisiotomy
F ood
S
How do you feel about women
eating during labour?
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Bed
how L ong
I nduction
E pisiotomy
F ood
S upporters
How do you feel about me
having a supporter
(doula)?
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Now I know
what my
doctor
BELIEVES!
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
Beliefs of woman don’t match
beliefs of doctor
What next?
Woman compromises on her
wishes
OR
Woman finds an alternative
caregiver with similar beliefs to
her
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PROBLEM: Client and the caregiver have different beliefs
B’LIEFS
Model supports woman’s
choices
Woman is aware of any
problems beforehand
Woman takes
the responsibility
Woman makes
the decision!
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