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Law and Clinical Risk in Midwifery: The Right to a Perfect Baby? ISBN: 0750628510 ISBN13: 9780750628518 Law and Clinical Risk in Midwifery: The Right to a Perfect Baby? By: Jo Wilson ; Andrew Symon Publisher: Books for Midwives Format: Paperback Our Price: 20.01 Discount: 9% RRP: 21.99

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.


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.


Brief 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.

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