Essential Midwifery Practice : Expertise Leadership and Collaborative Working (eBook)
by Soo Downe and Sheena Byrom and Louise Simpson

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Leadership, expertise, and collaborative working are fundamental aspects of efficient and effective health care. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the general theories, principles and points of good practice in each of these three areas. This general literature is then contextualised by theoretical and practical implications for maternity care, and illustrated with in-depth case studies of successful innovation and change in practice.

Essential reading for all midwives, midwifery students, and others working in or studying maternity care this book will help readers understand the theoretical underpinnings of effective leadership, expertise and collaborative ways of working.

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  • Part of the acclaimed Essential Midwifery Practice series

  • A theoretical and practical exploration of the nature and application of leadership, expertise and collaborative working in midwifery

  • Provides inspirational case studies of change and innovation

  • Brings together national and international experts in the field

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  • ISBN: 9781444329247
  • Publisher: Wiley
  • Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
  • Date: Dec 2010
 
 
 
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Author: Sheena Byrom
Bio:   Soo Downe is Professor in Midwifery Studies at University of Central Lancashire. She is the founder member, steering group member, and Chair of the Royal College of Midwives Campaign for Normal Birth, the Francine Gooris International Midwifery Chair in Belgium, Chair of the International Confederation of Midwives research standing committee and Visiting Professor,Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong. Author: Soo Downe
Bio:   Soo Downe is Professor in Midwifery Studies at University of Central Lancashire. She is the founder member, steering group member, and Chair of the Royal College of Midwives Campaign for Normal Birth, the Francine Gooris International Midwifery Chair in Belgium, Chair of the International Confederation of Midwives research standing committee and Visiting Professor,Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong. Author: Louise Simpson
Bio:   Sheena Byrom is a Consultant Midwife at both the University of Central Lancashire and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. She is a member of the National Consultant Midwives Group and member of several East Lancashire stategic partnership boards for Teenage Pregnancy, Domestic Abuse and Sure Start

 
 
 
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"The book is well-structured and easy to read. There are numerous exemplary case studies and opportunities for self-reflection and, I would recommend it as a practical guide for those interested in developing good practice in their professional role." - Babble, 2012

 
 
 
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