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Hi Andrea,
Sorry If I gave the impression that I was upset
that I wasn't personally contacted (smile)that's not really the case although I
do feel that it is very personal to all who practice independently. I was a
little defensive as it seems nobody wants debate they think we should all just
say yes.
The Independent midwives in SA all belong to the SA
independent midwives group and we meet regularly. I'm sure we are
affiliated to the College although I can't be 100% on that I will find
out. Hey Tania are we affiliated to the college?however it is the
Independent midwives group and it makes sense that it's a good way to get the
word around by contacting them.
It's not that I'm not open minded because I really
want to have insurance not for my practice but to be able to provide
across the board care for the women I birth with and to be recognised inside the
system. If however I was that concerned about not being covered I couldn't
do what I do at the moment none of us could. That's why I think if it's
not right we shouldn't do it.
Sorry to the great women who are fighting our
corner I really do know the work they have undertaken.
I couldn't find the information on the college
website I certainly did try and I mailed them.
Thanks to the other Andrea for the information
you gave it is what I already thought but talking frankly about it feels like
the right thing to do before it goes any further.
Not wanting to Compare with another country but the
RCM in Britain is very well subscribed because it offers so much, legal advice
professional indemnity (although not to independents directly) good information
and a strong voice. It's a difficult one because without the members how
can you get that but until you have it you won't encourage the
members.
Lisa
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:28
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI
Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed
But Lisa how can the college communicate with people who have
no affiliation with the college. They and others are trying valiantly to get
the message around and this is why it ended up on this list. It is and
should be personal to you that the insurance is for you but taking it as a
personal affront that you didn't receive a personal memo about this fledgling
discussion is unreasonable. None of us did. We saw it on the same forums that
you have the opportunity to participate in and have followed up on the
invitations to participate.
No one is belittling anyones opinion but I got the impression from your
emails that you were upset that you hadn't been given more information on what
CA was offering and you have the same information the rest of us have at this
stage. You are welcome to contact Anne O Connor from CA for more
details. It will be a new way of doing things for all of us but that is
what they are offering in return for backing the insurance which no other
company since 2003 has been prepared to do so of course they are going to want
something in return.
Keep an open mind and don't get mad at the very people who are fighting
hard for this on all of our behalves.
Andrea Quanchi
On 06/09/2006, at 12:35 PM, Lisa Barrett wrote:
Hang on personalising this
debate is very important to me if I have to sign up. Maybe that's the
problem not personal enough!!
My SAIMA South Australian
Independent Midwives Association. Should surely have received some
information affiliated to the college or not. Having Insurance doesn't
hinge on belonging to the College of Midwives. I was at the same day
as Tania, Not a mention of any Insurance issues then.
I don't think for one minute I
have confusion. I want to feel to be important enough to be in the
loop and wanted opinion from others around Australia of what they actually
thought about this not just the party line. what I have to say is as
important as everyone else just because I want to be cautious doesn't mean I
should shut up surely.
I know there are people working
hard out there to benefit the midwifery community but please don't belittle
my opinion or that of My SAIMA.
Doesn't anyone else think that
getting your woman to pay them and then they take what is required and give
you the rest may be an issue. Can we all start charging 30dollars and
will that cover our insurance tax, commission etc. What if they are not
happy with something and won't pay up. They could start making
policies and if we don't follow what they think is correct procedure they
don't pay up. Has this been covered with the company?
Thanks
everyone
Lisa
----- Original Message
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Sent:
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 8:57 AM
Subject: RE:
[ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives
needed
Lisa,
Personalising
debate is not wholesome. Its like NIMBY
debates!
An email
went out via ACM update that people can subscribe to about PI to express
an interest to the CEO at that stage. This was then relayed onto
ozmidwifery. I do not think it has progressed beyond an _expression_ of
interest from midwives to the college.
I rely on
the elected members from my state branch of the College to act on
everyones best
interest. Some things especially business related do have some
confidential discussions. One thing the College is particularly keen to do
is to ensure safe practice and safe care hence progression of the
Midwifery Practice Review nationally.
Your
SAIMA are they affiliated to the College or participate in the College
activities because this is probably where your confusion is coming from
hearing things as you said 3rd hand? The college update is very
informative and keeps you in the loop.
Barb
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