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Unitypoint OB/GYN Clinic Case Study

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UnityPoint OB/GYN Clinic is a non-profit four-physician practice located in an urban area of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The current practice within this clinic for pregnant women is at their first prenatal visit with the nurse they receive a large packet of information. This packet contains printed educational information, pamphlets, and a 200-page book. This information is not reviewed with the patients prior to leaving this appointment. This is the only prenatal visit that written educational information is given unless the patient requests more. Patients are not given any other options on how to receive additional education information.

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