Life-saving skills training for midwives: report on the Ghanaian experience.
The shortage of rural-based physicians in Ghana has led to a decision to provide short term courses to rural midwives on the treatment of those obstetric conditions that are the main causes of maternal mortality. A description of this ongoing training is provided.
Taylor
J E
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Central Hospital, Koforidua, Ghana.
D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing; D005260:Female; D005869:Ghana; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy