Chapter 11. Where does the Buck Stop? Accountability in Midwifery
- Stephen Tilley B.A., R.M.N., PhD.1,
- Roger Watson B.Sc., PhD., R.G.N., C.Biol., F.I.Biol., I.L.T.M., F.R.S.A.2
Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470774564.ch11
Copyright © 2004 Blackwell Science Ltd
Book Title
Accountability in Nursing and Midwifery, Second Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Mander, R. (2008) Where does the Buck Stop? Accountability in Midwifery, in Accountability in Nursing and Midwifery, Second Edition (eds S. Tilley and R. Watson), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470774564.ch11
Editor Information
- 1
Senior Lecturer, Nursing Studies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- 2
Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Social Work and Applied Health Studies, University of Hull, Hull
Publication History
- Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
- Published Print: 2 APR 2004
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632064694
Online ISBN: 9780470774564
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- midwifery;
- childbirth;
- institutional accountability;
- midwives;
- morbidity
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
What is Meant by Accountability?
To Whom is the Midwife Accountable?
Accountability and Autonomy
What are the Prerequisites for Accountable Midwifery Practice?
What are the Implications of the Midwife Being Accountable?
Conclusion