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Law and Clinical Risk in Midwifery

Subtitle:
The Right to a Perfect Baby?
Author:
Jo H. Wilson; Andrew Symon
Format:
Softcover

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Law and Clinical Risk in Midwifery

Short description

Highlights the main causes of litigation in midwifery and suggests mechanisms which can reduce or minimise risk. Emphasis in the book is on sound practical advice, drawing on the expertise of specialists in midwifery and the legal profession.

Long description

This book highlights the main causes of litigation in midwifery and suggests mechanisms which can reduce or minimise that risk. Emphasis is on sound practical advice, drawing on the expertise of specialist in midwifery and the legal profession.

Product details

Publisher:
Books for Midwives Press
ISBN:
9780750628518
Publication date:
January 2002
Additional format:
Paper Text
Length:
232mm
Width:
169mm
Thickness:
10mm
Weight:
295g
Pages:
192
Illustrations:
12 Illustrations
Readership:
Tertiary education; Professional & scholarly

Table of contents

  • Clinical risk issues
  • communication and documentation
  • the midwife and the legal environment
  • legal and clinical risk issues
  • an international perspective
  • intra and inter
  • professional behaviour and communication
  • the role of the midwifery manager and supervisor of midwives
  • informed consent
  • the role of the midwife in the community
  • the role of the independent midwife
  • genetic counselling and ethical issues
  • the tools of risk management and their application to midwifery practice
  • the consumer view
  • who are the victims of midwifery accidents?
  • a proactive and preventative overview

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