Post-Partum Observation

I recently went with my daughter for her two week follow up post-partum visit. The main items missing was education and patient centered environment. The nurse obtained VS and brief questions about the birth date and discharge. She then left to return 15 minutes later with a consent for birth control treatment. At the time my daughter was indecisive on two different options and we were wanting more info/education on the treatment. During the entire process my daughter was not given education verbally or through handouts about common post-partum problems like depression or breast feeding. My first impression was a lack of communication and the visit took way too long, however when view it from role of the provider the care was very limited
on education and patient-centered environment.
This class has emphasized the important of health care shifting to patient-center practice as emphasized in AANP mission statement. A patient center environment would not have allowed a consent for treatment to be obtained without first providing the appropriate treatment options, benefits, risk involved. I feel the RN or MD should have discussed some post-partum concerns, instead of asking how you are feeling, especially involving a teenager. I was very disappointed that there was not discussion about her breastfeeding and lack of support, which she stopped shortly after that visit. As we move forward in our roles, we must remember to always provide patient-centered care and to provide education and health promotion on every clinical process.