Midwifery-managed units.
Midwives involved in the establishment of a midwifery-managed unit were given the opportunity to express their concerns anonymously. The principal areas of concern they identified were: Risks to mother and baby. Transfers from the unit to the district general hospital. Refusals by clients. Indemnity, litigation and protection by management. Prescribing, training and updating.
Dimond
B
B
D005260:Female; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010360:Patient Transfer; D011247:Pregnancy; D017009:Professional Autonomy