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Foster, Illysa R.

Professional ethics in midwifery practice / Illysa R. Foster, Jon Lasser. - Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2011. - xi, 268 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why ethics for midwives? -- Existing ethical codes, guidelines, and value statements -- Privacy and confidentiality -- Informed consent and choice -- Who is the client? -- Multiple relationships -- Scope of practice and competence -- Working with other professionals -- Client noncompliance and termination of care -- Diversity, equity, and justice -- Addressing ethical concerns -- Ethical thinking, caring, and decision making.

9780763768805 0763768804


Midwives--Professional ethics.
Midwifery--ethics.
Ethics, Professional.

RG950 / .F64 2011

174.2982 / F754

Languages: 
English |