It is a fact that following 'policies & protocols' which you know to be
wrong or harmful could result in legal action by a client. You are not only
condoning the action, you are accessorising it.
"Just following orders" is how the world ended up with the Holocaust !
Both sides of the coin !
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2001-03-14-thermometer.htm
With kind regards
Brenda Manning
www.themidwife.com.au
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From: "Kylie Holden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] IV Synto for 3rd stage
Hi Justine,
You're right...the issue could be worked around by offering the mother a
choice by giving her the facts. Then if she doesn't consent to it you
could document it as such, ie "Mother did not consent to PR temp on the
baby, therefore PA temp was taken" or something like that.
I have found this whole conversation fascinating...I have had most of my
placements at two of the bigger hospitals in this state, and both insist
on PR temps. It made me assume that most hospitals still had this policy,
despite evidence to the contrary.
OK, next big question...anyone got references off the top of their heads
to support this? I promise I will do my own research (!), but if anyone
knows of any articles that would be great!
Kylie
From: Justine Caines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: OzMid List <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au>
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] IV Synto for 3rd stage
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:28:27 +1100
hi kylie re whats been chatting on about
you probably were at the same hospital. large teritary. but if it is
hospital protocol and you are found not to be doing the protocol then it
is
your job which would you prefer.
Regards
Gee What about some lateral thinking!
How about informing women about evidence and appropriate care, and giving
them a choice!!!
Slow in-roads to change but a least a chance of it when midwives work with
women to inform and support them rather than with obstetric dominance that
dictates and abuses
JC
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