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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jo Wilson , Andrew SymonPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Imprint: Books for Midwives Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9780750628518ISBN 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 We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction; 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.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |