title: Midwifery education: whither will we wander?
abstract: The results of a study into the nature and conduct of midwifery programs in higher education institutions in Australia indicate diversity and disparity both between and within states. This paper presents data from this study and raises issues that arise from the findings. As midwives strive for professional authority and integrity, midwifery education must be recognised at both national and local levels to promote congruency for registration and practice.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hancock
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012579:Schools, Nursing; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires