
Decision-Making in Midwifery Practice
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
Published on 1. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-443-07384-7 (ISBN)
Description
The book looks at a broad perspective of decision making and each chapter focuses on a specific aspect related to making crucial decisions. Following an initial introduction the book explores the concept of autonomy and the many factors that influence autonomous practise. The role of knowledge in decision making, using evidence to inform decisions, as well as different approaches to decision making are also examined - including the traditional or rational approach, decision analysis and the development of professional judgement. Dilemmas arise when decisions are made and therefore ethical decision making is an important component of this book. Management decisions may be different from those related to giving specific care to women, hence one chapter focuses on making management decisions. Emphasis is also placed on the role of the midwife in helping women make their own decisions, the role of reflection in enhancing the decisions midwives make and the support midwives can receive from their Supervisor of Midwives. Flowcharts explain and facilitate the decision-making process.
A very practical approach to decision-making in midwifery, with contributions from midwives who have considerable experience in this area
Provides guidelines on how to achieve successful autonomous midwifery practice, enabling theory to be effectively applied to practice
Includes coverage of management roles and decision-making as well as clinical scenarios, offering frameworks and flowcharts to guide the inexperienced
Suggests different approaches to making difficult decisions
A very practical approach to decision-making in midwifery, with contributions from midwives who have considerable experience in this area
Provides guidelines on how to achieve successful autonomous midwifery practice, enabling theory to be effectively applied to practice
Includes coverage of management roles and decision-making as well as clinical scenarios, offering frameworks and flowcharts to guide the inexperienced
Suggests different approaches to making difficult decisions
Reviews / Votes
Faye Doris; Academic Lead, Midwifery; University of PlymouthA valuable text in an area where students and some midwives have difficulty acquiring this higher order skill.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Midwives and student midwives at diploma, advanced diploma and first degree level; healthcare professionals including health visitors, nurses, neonatal nurses. Also nursing management, Masters students (mostly senior students - 3<sup>rd</sup> yr and beyond)
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
370 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-07384-7 (9780443073847)
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Additional editions

Maureen D. Raynor MA PGCEA ADM RMN RN RM | Pfhea Marshall FRCM | PGDip Sullivan BA(Hons)
Decision-Making in Midwifery Practice
E-Book
04/2005
Elsevier
€34.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Maureen D. Raynor | Jayne E. Marshall | Amanda Sullivan
Decision-Making in Midwifery Practice
Book
09/2009
Churchill Livingstone
€62.95
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Persons
Maureen Raynor, Midwife Teacher, University of Nottingham, School of Human Development, Academic Division of Midwifery, Post Graduate Education Center, Nottingham, UK Jayne Marshall, University of Nottingham, Academic Division of Midwifery, PGCE, City Hospital, Nottingham, UK
Amanda Sullivan, C/O Antenatal Clinic, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
Amanda Sullivan, C/O Antenatal Clinic, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
Author
Senior Lecturer (Midwifery), De Montfort University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Leicester, UK
Foundation Professor of Midwifery and NMC Lead Midwife for Education, School of Allied Health Professions, College of Life Sciences, George Davies Centre, University of Leicester, UK
Consultant Midwife, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
Content
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction - Maureen D Raynor and Rosalind Bluff
1. Autonomy and the Midwife - Jayne E Marshall
2. The Role of Knowledge in Midwifery Decision Making - Jeanne Siddiqui
3. Using the Evidence to Inform Decisions - Elizabeth R Cluett
4 . Models of Decision Making - Heid Mok and Peggy A Stevens
5. Processes and Challenges in Clinical Decision Making - Marianne Mead
6. Developing Clinical Judgements - Dr Sally Marchant
7. Making Ethical Decisions - Professor Shirley R Jones
8. Making Management Decisions - Vicky Tinsley
9. Helping Women to Make their Own Decisions - Pauline Cooke
10. The Reflective Practitioner - Kathleen P Nakielski
11. Supporting Decision Making through Supervision - Jean M Duerden
12. Skilled Decision making: the blood supply of midwifery practice - Amanda Sullivan
Glossary
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction - Maureen D Raynor and Rosalind Bluff
1. Autonomy and the Midwife - Jayne E Marshall
2. The Role of Knowledge in Midwifery Decision Making - Jeanne Siddiqui
3. Using the Evidence to Inform Decisions - Elizabeth R Cluett
4 . Models of Decision Making - Heid Mok and Peggy A Stevens
5. Processes and Challenges in Clinical Decision Making - Marianne Mead
6. Developing Clinical Judgements - Dr Sally Marchant
7. Making Ethical Decisions - Professor Shirley R Jones
8. Making Management Decisions - Vicky Tinsley
9. Helping Women to Make their Own Decisions - Pauline Cooke
10. The Reflective Practitioner - Kathleen P Nakielski
11. Supporting Decision Making through Supervision - Jean M Duerden
12. Skilled Decision making: the blood supply of midwifery practice - Amanda Sullivan
Glossary
Index