Clinical Risk Management in Midwifery

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.

Focuses on clinical issues of professionalism and understanding in midwifery practice

Encourages midwives to be reflective practitioners

Explores ethical questions, such as the competing interests of mother and baby

Jo Wilson, MSc, PGDip, BSc(Hons), MIPD, RGN, RSCN, Healthcare Risk Resources International Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; John Tingle, BA, Law Hons, Cert Ed, MEd, Barrister, The Nottingham Trent University and Loyola University, Chicago, IL, USA; and Dr. Andrew Symon , RGN, RM, MA, PhD, Clinical Research Fellow (Midwifery), Tayside University Hospital NHS Trust, University of Dundee, Scotland