Ethics and midwifery : issues in contemporary practice / [edited by] Lucy Frith, Heather Draper.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Frith, Lucy.
• Draper, Heather.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Midwifery.
• Obstetrics--Moral and ethical aspects.
• Ethics, Medical.
• Professional-Patient Relations.
• Obstetrics.

Medical Subjects:

• Midwifery.
• Ethics, Medical.
• Professional-Patient Relations.

Physical Description:

viii, 311 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh ; New York : Books for Midwives, 2004.

Summary:

Ethics is still an important aspect of midwifery practice and education. Covering many interesting areas that are pertinent to midwives this new edition of Ethics and Midwifery provides a useful and in-depth analysis of the central themes within midwifery ethics. This edition has maintained the successful format of dividing discussion into three sections: Everyday, Technological and Professional Issues. It includes several new chapters and many of the original chapters have been either completely rewritten or substantially updated. With extensive cross referencing between chapters midwives will find it an easily accessible reference tool. Contributors include both practising midwives and academics working in a variety of fields including midwifery, ethics, health psychology, primary care and law. Ethics and Midwifery is appropriate for midwives at all levels -- students, lecturers and practising, whilst the depth of content also makes it suitable for midwifery diploma and degree courses. It is also suitable for other ethics courses that have healthcare components including health promotion, health administration, sociology and philosophy. Ethics and Midwifery is an essential purchase for all healthcare professionals involved in the provision of maternity services and postnatal care of mother and baby.

Contents:

• Part 1 Everyday issues 17
• 1. Ethics and consent in midwifery / Heather Draper 19
• 2. Legal and ethical issues in midwifery practice / Jean McHale 40
• 3. Failure to deliver: ethical issues relating to epidural analgesia in uncomplicated labour / Rosemary Mander 53
• 4. Routine antenatal HIV testing and its implications for informed consent / Rebecca Bennett 74
• 5. Risk and normality in the maternity services / Soo Downe 91
• 6. Midwives and sexuality: earth mother or coy maiden / Catherine Williams 110
• Part 2 Technological issues 125
• 7. Ethical issues in neonatal intensive care / Pam Miller 127
• 8. Screening and the prefect baby / Janet Holt 143
• 9. Ethics of fetal tissue transplantation and research on embryos / David Lamb 161
• 10. Reproductive technologies and midwives / Lucy Frith 185
• 11. Midwifery and homeopathy / Martien Brands 204
• Part 3 Professional issues 219
• 12. Midwifery autonomy and the code of professional conduct: an unethical combination? / Rachel Clarke 221
• 13. Retention and autonomy in midwifery practice / Alison Ledward 237
• 14. Midwifery research: some ethical considerations / Carolyn Hicks 251
• 15. Researching sensitive issues: a personal view / Hazel McHaffie 280.

Notes:

• Previous ed.: Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1996.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0750653507

OCLC:

52878476