Kalra, BhartiSharma, AnjaliDhingra, KamleshAgrawal, Swati2023-08-092023-08-092022-09Kalra Bharti, Sharma Anjali, Dhingra Kamlesh, Agrawal Swati. Quinary Prevention and Lower Segment Cesarean Section. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2022 Sep; 33(4): 32-330971-0876http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/222084Lower segment cesarean section (LSCS) is a safe mode of delivery and has definite indications. However, at times, patients do not accept the advice to undergo elective or emergency LSCS, as appropriate. This leads to avoidable complications and cost. This communication discusses the style and salient features of counseling patients to understand and accept LSCS, as part of informed consent-taking. This discussion is geared towards obstetric care providers who encounter LSCS hesitancy in spite of having explained the indication(s) for surgery.Labordeliveryconsent takingpatient-centered careobstetricsJournal ArticleIndiaConsultant, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, IndiaConsultant Gynecologist, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Siddharth Hospital, Shahabad, Haryana, IndiaConsultant, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bansal Superspeciality Hospital, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, IndiaConsultant Gynecologist, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nitara - Center for Women's Health, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India