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1 online resource (1036 pages) |
| Contents |
Mayes' Midwifery; Copyright page; Table of contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; References; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: The global midwife; Learning Outcomes; Challenges in global midwifery for the 21st century; Contrasts and inequalities; The Safe Motherhood Initiative; The impact of modernization and development; Ensuring skilled care during childbirth; Epidemiological factors; International organizations; The place of the midwife in the global context; Important considerations for midwives intending to work overseas; Conclusion; Key Points; References |
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Chapter 2: A history of the midwifery profession in the United KingdomLearning Outcomes; The office of midwife: a female domain; The midwife, the church and the law; Advent of the man-midwife; The decline of the midwife; The midwives institute, midwife registration and maternal mortality; The National Health Service, maternity care and the midwife; Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act, 1979; Has the midwife a future?; References; Chapter 3: Statutory framework for practice; Learning Outcomes; Introduction; Legislation regulating the midwifery profession; Nursing and midwifery council |
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Functions of the NMCConclusion; Key Points; References; Chapter 4: The midwife as a lifelong learner; Learning Outcomes; Introduction; Lifelong learning; Midwifery education; Future developments: degrees, masters and PhDs/APEL/APL; Learning and development; Learning; Conclusion; Key Points; References; Chapter 5: Evidence-based practice and research for practice; Learning Outcomes; Introduction; Definition; What is evidence?; Hierarchy of evidence; What stimulates the search for evidence to use in practice?; Why search for evidence?; Conclusion; Key Points; References |
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Chapter 6: Leadership and management in midwiferyLearning Outcomes; Introduction; The development of leadership and management theory; Leadership; Traditional theories of leadership; Alternative leadership styles; Conclusion: leadership and management within contemporary midwifery; References; Chapter 7: Governance in midwifery; Learning Outcomes; Introduction; NHS governance systems; The NHS; NHS and quality; Developing a vision and strategy; Quality in maternity care; Future quality issues; What governance means for midwives; Conclusion; Key Points; References |
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Chapter 8: Ethics and midwifery practiceLearning Outcomes; What is ethics?; Why is ethics important in midwifery?; How are dilemmas solved?; The duty of care; Principles; Conclusion; Key Points; References; Further Reading; Chapter 9: Law and the midwife; Learning Outcomes; Introduction to the law: the courts and how laws are made; Litigation; Negligence; Current developments in civil law; The NHS litigation authority (NHSLA) and the clinical negligence scheme for trusts (CNST); Consent; Laws regulating pregnancy, birth and children; Health and safety laws; Legal aspects of record-keeping |
| Summary |
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Print version record |
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780702045967 |
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0702045969 |
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