Section: Module 2: Lesson 16: Fetal Demise | Obstetrics and Gynecologic Clerkship for Medical Students | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
    • Describe the symptoms and common causes of fetal demise in each trimester, including genetic, social, environmental, and nutritional factors
    • Describe the diagnosis and management of fetal demise, with consideration of value-based care and patient safety.
    • Describe the multidisciplinary team approach to medical and psychosocial management of fetal demise.
    • Describe the steps to disclose a diagnosis of fetal demise to a patient.
    • Identify factors unique to low resource settings, including social, cultural, and environmental factors that may lead to fetal demise.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 58 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (59 minutes)

      The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - 2009