Informed consent in antenatal screening: what's happening in practice?

Informed consent is essential to antenatal screening, yet in day-to-day practice, it can be misunderstood or incomplete. The 2019 Mordel v Royal Berkshire NHS Trust case underscored the serious consequences when midwife–sonographer roles are unclear and consent is not fully obtained.

In this live webinar, Alexandra Drought, Consultant Sonographer at West Middlesex University Hospital, will share:

• Insights from a qualitative NHS Trust study on real-world consent practices.
• Common challenges, including time pressures, language and cultural barriers.
• Practical strategies to improve communication and collaboration between practitioners and expectant parents.

This session is part of our Down’s Syndrome: How can we improve the experience for parents? series, focused on enhancing care, communication, and support for families.

This webinar is open to all SoR members. If you have any questions, please contact the Conferences and Events Department [email protected]