Midwives handbook for practice /
New Zealand College of Midwives (Inc).
- 5th edition 2015.
- 55 pages ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction -- Philosophy -- Definition of the midwife -- The scope of practice of the midwife -- Competencies for entry to the Register of Midwives -- Code of ethics -- Turanga kaupapa -- The standards of midwifery practice -- Decision points for midwifery care -- Guidelines for referral -- Concerns about care.
"Written for midwives, women and the general public, and identifies the beliefs that midwives hold about midwifery. It incorporates the Scope of Practice and Competencies required of a Registered Midwife by the Midwifery Council of New Zealand"--Page 2.