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.

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Midwifery--New Zealand
Midwives--New Zealand
Obstetrics--Practice--New Zealand
Midwifery--Standards--New Zealand

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