New title in the popular Midwifery Essentials series originally
published in conjunction with The Practising Midwife journal. The
series covers core topics in midwifery education in an engaging and
friendly format using a helpful 'jigsaw' approach which encourages
readers to explore topics from a variety of perspectives e.g. effective
communication, team working and health promotion. Helpful 'scenarios'
throughout each volume encourage debate and reflection, core elements of
midwifery education.
- Provides a useful, friendly source of information
- Strong focus on contemporary women-centred care
- Designed to stimulate debate and reflection upon current practice,
local policies and procedures
- Scenarios enable practitioners to understand the context of maternity
care and explore their role in safe and effective service provision
- Helpful 'jigsaw' approach enables readers to explore specific topics
from a variety of perspectives e.g. consent, safety and health
promotion
- Explains the professional and legal issues surrounding clinical
procedures
- Chapters designed to be read as a 'standalone' or in succession
- Emphasises the crucial role of effective communication
