General principles in delegation of maternity functions to community-based health workers.
Following a review of the general principles in delegation of responsibility, the functions to be delegated are presented together with minimal criteria for training to acquire required skills. Problems arising from delegation are reviewed as well as possible solutions which include modification of some standard procedures. It is concluded, drawing from case summaries, that effective delegation needs strong leadership of maternal health teams buttressed with national political, professional, and community support.
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Regional Centre for Training and Research in Family Health, Kigali, Rwanda.
D003153:Community Health Services; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008880:Midwifery; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011247:Pregnancy