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. 2001 Aug;98(2):345-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(00)01182-0.

New tool for presenting risk in obstetrics and gynecology

S P Stallings  1 , J E Paling
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New tool for presenting risk in obstetrics and gynecology

S P Stallings et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Aug.

Abstract

Background: The Paling Perspective Scale, a means of communicating risk in various settings, has been applied to diverse fields such as nuclear power, blood banking, and ophthalmology.

Technique: Statistics of risk for various events in obstetrics and gynecology were collected from the literature and directly applied to the risk scale.

Experience: The graphic simplicity and versatility of this scale make it adaptable for communicating risks to people of different technical and educational backgrounds.

Conclusion: The Paling Perspective Scale might help obstetrician-gynecologists obtain informed consent for surgery, genetic counseling, and other topics.

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