A qualitative exploration of how midwives' and obstetricians' perception of risk affects care practices for low-risk women and normal birth.

CONCLUSION: Improved models of care, distinct from medical jurisdiction, are required. Midwives must take responsibility for leading change as their professional identity is in jeopardy. PMID: 28279637 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28279637?dopt=Abstract

Source: Women Birth - March 5, 2017 Category: Midwifery Authors: Healy S, Humphreys E, Kennedy C Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research

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