Law and Clinical Risk in Midwifery: The Right to a Perfect Baby?

Author:   Jo Wilson ,  Andrew Symon
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:  

9780750628518


Pages:   184
Publication Date:   15 December 1999
Format:   Paperback
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Law and Clinical Risk in Midwifery: The Right to a Perfect Baby?


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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.

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Author:   Jo Wilson ,  Andrew Symon
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Books for Midwives
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780750628518


ISBN 10:   0750628510
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   15 December 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Principles of Clinical Governance; Clinical Risk Modification - a collaborative approach to midwifery care; The midwife and the legal environment; Intra and inter-professional behaviour and communication; The role of the Midwifery Manager and Supervisor of Midwives; Consent issues during pregnancy and childbirth; Genetic counselling - legal and ethical dilemmas private; The tools of risk management and their application to midwifery practice; The consumer view; The victims of midwifery accidents; The way forward: clinical competence, co-operation and communication.

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