The development of a quality model: measuring effective midwifery services (MEMS).
In a wider debate on defining and measuring quality in health care, there is a particular need for frameworks for understanding and managing quality in specific specialties. This article addresses the definition and measurement of quality in maternity care. It develops a pro forma for monitoring and hence managing midwifery quality.
Martin-Hirsch
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Bradford NHS Trust/Bradford Health, UK.
Wright
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