Informing the development midwifery standards for practice: A literature review for policy development.

CONCLUSIONS: Midwifery practice is not restricted to the provision of direct clinical care and extends to any role where the midwife uses midwifery skills and knowledge. This practice includes working in clinical and non-clinical relationships with the woman and other clients as well as working in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory, and policy development roles.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: This review articulates the definition, role and scope of midwifery practice to inform the development of contemporary standards for practice for the Australian midwife.
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Source: Midwifery - May 22, 2019 Category: Midwifery Authors: Nagle C, McDonald S, Morrow J, Kruger G, Cramer R, Couch S, Hartney N, Bryce J, Birks M, Heartfield M Tags: Midwifery Source Type: research