Not sure if I have interpreted what you have said correctly Peter. Based on
my interpretation I offer my response to the extract below.
I still believe that PI should be available to those who wish
to practice privately as well but see that as another issue.
Professional Indemnity should be equally available to all midwives
regardless of place of practice. How can it be "another issue" when we are
all governed by the Health Act? If we maintain this fragmented approach and
attitude within our profession we are never likely to be united and grow as
a profession. Midwives need access to all that is necessary to be able to
give women the type of service they choose. Women who birth at home save the
Govt a lot of money, yet they are denied any access to Medicare Rebate even
though they pay their annual levy. Professional equality for all.
Robyn
www.melbmidwifery.com.au
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Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 5:27 PM
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Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] SalariedVersusContract
I am basically a socialist at heart, so I see Govt employed public system my
future, even with all the controls over the years I have managed to have
many excellent birthing experiences with women and their families,
inevitably it has meant jumping through some hoops at times but I have
accepted that as part of the deal, I still believe that PI should be
available to those who wish to practice privately as well but see that as
another issue. If we can be employed by Govt to make NMAP happen then in
effect we have increased choices for women, the politics and control will
continue whatever system is chosen. hope this makes sense, feel like I'm
rambling a bit, yours in midwifery pete malavisi
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