Dear Robyn, I agree with you that all midwives should have access to indemnity insurance my reference to "another issue" is more in line that we could be employed today by our various governments and have indemnity cover whereas we all know this is not available privately. We have literally truckloads of evidence that midwife care is the way to go yet we still have this battle to convince our health services that this is the way to go, the unity comes with all of us striving to have this available to all women across the country, whilst I feel many on this list are supportive there are many out there who still need convincing, then throw in the politics and wow, not saying this is impossible but it's going to take a bit of work to get there, regards pete
-----Original Message----- From: Robyn Thompson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, 25 November 2002 02:44 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Salaried Vs Contract including PI 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 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Malavisi, Pete Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 5:27 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' 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 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
