What will become of our midwives as
> this insurance "virus" spreads ? How can the public trust midwives with
> birth if the 'powers that be' say they are a high risk group and remove them
> from practicing?
> >
There is potential for a very positive message to be put out about this
crisis - an
Hi all, the below article was in Adelaide's The Advertiser on Monday 20th,
also an article in The Australian today. What will become of our midwives as
this insurance "virus" spreads ? How can the public trust midwives with
birth if the 'powers that be' say they are a high risk group and remove th
Title: Midwifery Insurance.
I think that IMP Rosie Smart (formerly Vaher) may
have suggested this to you. She still feels strongly about the consumer/
parent pay type of insurance set up. I will find out more Jackie, she is
actually off line but I will ask her and write back.
Cheers Marilla
Title: Midwifery Insurance.
Hi guys,
Remember we were discussing the insurance crisis once, and ‘someone’ mentioned the way this is handled overseas, in that the parents take out insurance themselves, rather than the midwife? I hope the person who made this comment could please let me know
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From: Larry & Megan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: '"'Roz Donnellan-Fernandez'"' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 9:32 PM
Subject: midwifery insurance
> Hi Roz, sent you a copy of my letter to Dean Brown
inspiration at this point !
(Subject Headings: Midwifery Insurance, Letter To
Pollies)
Regards
Roz Donnellan - Fernandez
Self Employed Community
Midwife
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Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 6:21 PM
Subject: FW: Midwifery Insurance
Hi
Thought you might be interested in reading this email
I recieved from Philip Cocks - he was interviewed by Chanel 7 on Thursday
regarding the PI issue. He raised some interesting points.
I have emailed all the WA greens with info re this very important matter,
hope they are also being tackled in the other states, yours in midwifery
Pete Malavisi.
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Hi
Thought you might be interested in reading this email I
recieved from Philip Cocks - he was interviewed by Chanel 7 on Thursday
regarding the PI issue. He raised some interesting points.
Cheers
Jane
Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Caring, Professional Midwifery Services Sydney Visit htt
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Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 6:30
PM
Subject: Midwifery Insurance
Dear All,
Participated in three media interviews yesterday
in Adelaide on the midwifery insurance issue. ABC TV interviewed myself,
Sandra Kanck (Democrats
Dear All,
Participated in three media interviews yesterday in
Adelaide on the midwifery insurance issue. ABC TV interviewed myself, Sandra
Kanck (Democrats), and
Megan Resch (birthing woman). It was run last night
on 7 pm news. (Emphasis
on the removal of women's birthing op
AM
Subject: Midwifery Insurance
Dear all
This issue is not about place of birth. If it
was, then on the evidence PI insurance should be lowest for those midwives
attending women with uncomplicated pregnancy's & births at
home.
This issue is not about safety, or
News Release from Sandra Kanck's Office
12/7/01
DEMOCRATS DELIVER SOLUTION TO MIDWIFERY
CRISIS
The Australian Democrats are calling on the State
government to provide indemnity insurance to SA midwives to protect the rights
and choices of SA birthing women.
"The recent decision by Guil
Dear all
This issue is not about place of birth. If it was,
then on the evidence PI insurance should be lowest for those midwives attending
women with uncomplicated pregnancy's & births at home.
This issue is not about safety, or evidence - based
practice. If it was, the majority of both
In a message dated 12/07/01 11:07:57 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I have sent that wonderful letter that Tina wrote, to some politicians
here in SA and have had some favourable replies including one pollie who has
had homebirths and described midwifery care as "cl
I have sent that wonderful letter that Tina wrote, to some
politicians here in SA and have had some favourable replies including one pollie
who has had homebirths and described midwifery care as "close to her heart". At
least with the election looming we may have ears willing to be
tugged!!
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Subject:Re: Homebirths in Peril and Midwifery Insurance
In a message dated 7/07/01 12:30:35 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< The article was titled "Home births in peril as midwives lose insurance
cover". It keeps sending
In Tassie, there is a requirement from the Nursing Board that all nurses and
midwives may have to provide proof of professional indemnification. I
understand that other state governments may be looking at including this in
their own nursing acts, if they have not already done so.
The Nursing Act
ohnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 6:36 PM
Subject: RE: Homebirths in Peril and Midwifery Insurance
> I hope someone is able to answer Sue's questions.
> ALSO - I have heard that in New Zealand midwives and doctors are cov
27;s just one long
battle..
Sheryl
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In a message dated 7/07/01 12:30:35 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< The article was titled "Home births in peril as midwives lose insurance
cover". It keeps sending out that same message about fear, danger and
litigation around birth.
What do homebirth midwives in
Hello Denise,
I am always listening to you all :-)
In Belgium we have to pay 867,63 EUR (1432,45 AUD) for insurance. It covers
costs to go in trial, damage payments. We can go to every insurance
compagny, but the VLOV (organisation for flemish midwifes) made a
comfortable agreement with one c
wifery Services
Sydney Visit http://www.pregnancy.com.au
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mary Murphy
Sent: Sunday, 8 July 2001 3:21 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Caroline Flint
Subject: Re: Homebirths in Peril and Midwifery
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Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 6:36 PM
Subject: RE: Homebirths in Peril and Midwifery Insurance
> I hope someone is able to answer Sue's questions.
> ALSO - I have heard that in New Zealand midwives and doctors are covered
by
> a different type of insurance
So Far, there has been a hunt high and low, far and wide and no luck yet on
finding a company willing to insure midwives in private practice. Guild has
not so yet told me that my insurance will not be renewed and mine is due on
August 1st. I would dearly love to know what is behind this obviously
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Subject:Homebirths in Peril and Midwifery Insurance
Hi All,
On page 2 of today's Sydney Morning Herald is an article by Julie Rowbotham
about the decision by Guild Insurance from Sydney to withdraw indemnity
cover from independent midwives. Apparently the midwives were given 28 day
Hi All,
On page 2 of today's Sydney Morning Herald is an article by Julie Rowbotham
about the decision by Guild Insurance from Sydney to withdraw indemnity
cover from independent midwives. Apparently the midwives were given 28 days
notice of the intent to withdraw the cover, and Emma Baldock from
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