Statutory Supervision of Midwives
Aim To inform the reader about statutory supervision of midwives in the United Kingdom, its origins and current functions. Learning outcomes By the end of this chapter you will be…
The Impact of Cultural Issues on the Practice of Midwifery
Aim The aim of this chapter is to explore contemporary issues that influence midwifery practice in the context of culture-sensitive care so that midwives can address the emerging challenges in…
Evidence-Based Practice
Aim This chapter focuses on the midwife’s role in contributing to the development and evaluation of guidelines and policies to ensure the best care for women and babies, including discussions…
Medication and the Midwife
Aim The aim of this chapter is to introduce the student midwife to her professional role and responsibilities in relation to the safe administration of medicine. Learning outcomes By the…
5: Anaemias and the haemoglobinopathies
Chapter 5 Anaemias and the haemoglobinopathies CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 57 Relevant anatomy and physiology 57 The blood 57 Classification of blood 60 Physiological changes in the cardiovascular system and blood…
9: Diabetes mellitus
Chapter 9 Diabetes mellitus CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 119 Relevant anatomy and physiology of pancreas 119 Metabolism 121 Types of diabetes mellitus 122 Type 1 diabetes mellitus 122 Type 2 diabetes…
12: Disorders of the gastrointestinal system
Chapter 12 Disorders of the gastrointestinal system CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction157 Relevant anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract157 Inflammatory bowel disease158 Inflammatory bowel disease and childbirth159 Irritable bowel syndrome160 Appendicitis160…
8: Epilepsy and other neurological conditions
Chapter 8 Epilepsy and other neurological conditions CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 103 Relevant anatomy and physiology 104 Transmission of information 106 Epilepsy 108 Aetiology 108 Incidence 108 Signs and symptoms 108…
4: Thromboembolic disorders
Chapter 4 Thromboembolic disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 43 Relevant anatomy and physiology 44 Haemostasis (cessation of bleeding) 45 Pathophysiology of thromboembolism 46 Aetiology 46 Thromboembolic related conditions 47 Thromboembolic disorders…
