Atención Obstétrica Centrada en la Persona

Abstract

The Code of Ethics of the Peruvian Medical Association states that medicine is ascientific and humanistic profession. Person-Centered Care is now recognized asa fundamental component of quality medical care because numerous beneficialoutcomes have been observeds for patients, family members and providers.Objective: To explore the artuments for person-centered medicine in orderto incorporate it into our specialty and contribute to improving obstetric care.Methodology: Non-systematic review of the literature with selection of 72 referencesto construct this trial. Results: Over time, women have been attended by otherwomen during childbirth. However, in hospitals around the world continuoussupport during labor has often become the exception. Currently, women deliver in aprivate setting with no one to accompany them, a situation to be changed, accordingto the evidence. The WHO recommends respectful maternity care and refers to carethat maintains dignity, privacy and professional secrecy ensures freedom that noharm or abuse is done and allows informed choice and ongoing support during laborand delivery. Conclusion: The literature review shows that person-centered obstetriccare improves maternal and perinatal health.