Law and Clinical Risk in Midwifery: The Right to a Perfect Baby?, 1e

Jo Wilson MSc PGDip BSc(Hons) MIPD GN RN RSCNMSc(Dist) PGDip BSc(Hons) MIPD MHSM AIRM RGN RM RSCN, Andrew Symon MA(Hons) PhD RGN RM

ISBN 10: 0750628510 / ISBN 13: 9780750628518

Published by Books for Midwives 20/01/2002, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Law and Clinical Risk in Midwifery: The Right to a Perfect Baby?, 1e
• Publisher: Books for Midwives 20/01/2002
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750628510
• ISBN 13: 9780750628518
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

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

About the Author

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