respective pursuits. In the medical field‚ where I am currently pursuing midwifery‚ English language has been the accepted communication and teaching tool for us students to grasp the concepts needed for me to know and get the necessary skills to be a midwife. The English Language has allowed the midwifery to be taught with ease to the Filipino students since most if not all of the textbooks and resources about midwifery are written in
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“At the heart of being a good health care practitioner‚ lies professionalism‚ setting the standard of what a patient should expect “(Dhai p 174). This statement quoted from Professor A. Dhai’s “Understanding Professionalism in Health Care in the Twenty First Century” details a perspective on the role of a modern day health professional. In her article‚ Dhai stresses the notion of an ideal health professional being both technically skilled and ethically adept. Using the quote as a baseline of the
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Midwifery Role and Responsibilities in the Care of a Pregnant Woman This essay examines and outlines the roles and responsibilities of Practising Midwives in the United Kingdom‚ as well as exploring the role that the midwife plays in association with other Healthcare providers. The basis that underpins the midwifery profession is that women should be at the forefront of their maternity care and valued as individuals with distinct and specific needs (Midris‚ 2012). Practising midwives in
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work together as a multi-agency team. My fascination with pregnancy‚ birth and the postnatal period started when I witnessed my mum giving birth when I was 9 years old‚ since this experience it has passionately made me want to pursue my career in Midwifery. I want to offer individualised care for childbearing women and maintain a good relationship‚ ensuring I’m responsive‚ respectable and accepting. I’m intrigued in gaining knowledge about how to support women through problems in pregnancy‚ and being
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model of care that is chosen. The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into the advantages and disadvantages of birth centers‚ specifically participating in group practice midwifery and analyse how this affects a pregnant mother’s holistic health and the babies. Group practice in birth centers are midwifery-based forms of care and provide many benefits including‚ continuity of care‚ excellent shared decision making and cost. However this model of care does pose some problems including the
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and midwives can use to address wellbeing and safety issues of patients under their care (Goldsmith 2011‚ p. 14). The other role of the code is to support continued professional development through research and evidence-based practice (Nursing and Midwifery Council 2008‚ p. 6). As nurses and midwives regularly refer to the code and the various supporting advice and guidance‚ they are reminded of the principles underpinning their practice and to improve on them (Goldsmith 2011‚ p.
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The national competency standards for registered nurses plays a critical role in the health care sector. First adopted in 1992 by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council‚ nurses abide by the National Competency Standards as framework to assess their personal performance and to review areas that need work. Within the national competency standards there are four subsections that initialize the framework for nurses that ensure adequate care; Professional practice‚ critical thinking and analysis
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working in France during World War I‚ this is where Mary Breckinridge became exposed to new healthcare ideas. Mary Breckenridge stated “After I had met British nurse-midwives‚ first in France and then on my visits to London‚ it grew upon me that nurse-midwifery was the logical response to the needs of the young child in rural America… My work would be for them”.(Gina Castlenovo‚ November 2003.) Proceeding after World War I Mary Breckenridge went to Columbia University and studied public health. She
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qualified applicants should undertake English language proficiency test before register and work in this profession (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 2011;). Besides that‚ I have found out that all registered nurses should undergo criminal history check to provide information to their future employer for further assessment (Australian Federal Police 2014; Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 2010). A registered nurse jobs are not just taking care of patients but also
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understatement. I love how supportive Dr. Wagner is of midwives and how he knows that midwifery is one of the best solution for low risk pregnancies and
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