Abstract
Collaborative practice is integral to the safety of midwifery practice. Midwives, as primary caregivers, need to make evidence-based decisions regarding when an individual woman in their care may need a referral or consultation with another caregiver during pregnancy, labour, birth, or the postnatal period. This chapter outlines the means of collaboration between midwives, the women they care for, and the other healthcare professionals with whom they may need to collaborate.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Midwifery: Preparation for Practice (3rd ed.) |
| Editors | Sally Pairman, Jan Pincombe, Carol Thorgood, Sally Tracy |
| Place of Publication | Chatswood, N.S.W. |
| Publisher | Churchill Livingstone |
| Pages | 428-442 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780729583350 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780729541749 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- collaboration
- consultation
- midwifery
