Midwives as obstetric ultrasonographers.
This paper examines the issue of expanding the sphere of professional practice in midwifery. In particular, it looks at the considerable advantages of midwives being trained in obstetric ultrasonography. The gains for the main stakeholders--clients, midwives and employers--are examined, together with anticipated problems.
Andrews
Shirley
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D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D016389:Maternal-Child Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000451:nursing*; D006113:United Kingdom