Intended for midwives, midwife supervisors, and students, this guide explains the legal principles affecting their day-to-day work. The volume begins with an overview of the legal framework, then discusses the statutory profession, statutory regulation, accountability within the NHS, negligence, consent and refusal, confidentiality, legal aspects of reproduction and child protection, employment law, and the application of the law to practice. Case studies are featured throughout. At least one of the authors is herself a midwife. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations

Professor Shirley R. Jones is currently the Head of School at the School of Women's Health, University of Central England, UK.

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