[ozmidwifery] Re: ANF article

[Larissa Inns]

Yes I saw that too (bottom paragraph, middle column on pg 15 for those who want to see) "midwives in private practice have to negotiate their own indemnity cover, with premiums based on obstetric risk and obstetric income rather than midwifery risk and midwifery income"  I have no idea if this is currently true anywhere (didn't think so). I do have vague memories at the beginning of the crisis that this was a possibility but the premiums were so extraordinary that it was just not an option. I'm sure others have more insight?? Hugs,Larissa ----- Original Message ----- From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 6:44 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] ANF article I thought so too Larissa, but did they have the insurance situation right? It seems from the article that some midwives have been able to negotiate for indemnity insurance on their own. I did not think that was happening? Nicole.