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Keep Out of Court examines over 85 real- life court cases dealing with the injury and death of mothers and babies in maternity services. You will read how midwives, neonatal nurses, and obstetricians justified their actions in court. Was someone at fault -or were there systemic problems at the hospital? Each adverse incident will prompt the question 'Could this happen where I work?' and encourage reflection through the safe practice issues raised at the end of each chapter. This practical and accessible casebook, drawn from labour and delivery wards, operating rooms and neonatal nurseries, has been designed to simplify complex legal principles and identify effective risk management strategies that will ensure good practice, promote patient safety - and keep you and your hospital out of court.

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"'An extremely useful guide to difficult practical problems.' Charles Edney BA LLB 'This is a ""must read"" for anyone working as part of the team looking after childbearing women. It shines a light on the day to day work that we do and provides real strategies for mindful practice.' Judith Parish RM, RN, MCMid, BAppSc (Nursing), Grad Cert Forensic Nursing. Clinical Midwifery Educator 'It is a compelling book.......once I started reading it, I found it difficult to put down. It really highlights the importance of documentation, teamwork and communication across the multidisciplinary maternity/neonatal healthcare team.' Debra Clay RM RN MCMid 'Amelda Langslow's book is meticulously thorough and demonstrates our need for documentation and handover skills, as examples of areas where we fail, time and time again. This book is essential reading for all midwives, neonatal nurses and doctors. We must use our skills and experience being ever mindful of the mantra ...... will this keep me out of court.' Dr Susan Downes BSc BMedSc BMBM FRACGP DRANZCOG(Advanced) FARGP Remote rural GP obstetrician, Derby, Western Australia 'Keep Out of Court ""allows us to remember, that at the end of the day, life is so very precious and midwives have an enviable privilege to bring life to the world but also have the unenviable task of dealing with devastation when events don't go to plan. Thank you Amelda for putting this incredible book forward for discussion and consideration.' Tanya Critchlow RN BN MN Med 'Erudite, comprehensive, .....essential for the concerned, caring staff.' The Hon. Howard Nathan QC"

'An extremely useful guide to difficult practical problems.' Charles Edney BA LLB 'This is a must read for anyone working as part of the team looking after childbearing women. It shines a light on the day to day work that we do and provides real strategies for mindful practice.' Judith Parish RM, RN, MCMid, BAppSc (Nursing), Grad Cert Forensic Nursing. Clinical Midwifery Educator 'It is a compelling book.......once I started reading it, I found it difficult to put down. It really highlights the importance of documentation, teamwork and communication across the multidisciplinary maternity/neonatal healthcare team.' Debra Clay RM RN MCMid 'Amelda Langslow's book is meticulously thorough and demonstrates our need for documentation and handover skills, as examples of areas where we fail, time and time again. This book is essential reading for all midwives, neonatal nurses and doctors. We must use our skills and experience being ever mindful of the mantra ...... will this keep me out of court.' Dr Susan Downes BSc BMedSc BMBM FRACGP DRANZCOG(Advanced) FARGP Remote rural GP obstetrician, Derby, Western Australia 'Keep Out of Court allows us to remember, that at the end of the day, life is so very precious and midwives have an enviable privilege to bring life to the world but also have the unenviable task of dealing with devastation when events don't go to plan. Thank you Amelda for putting this incredible book forward for discussion and consideration.' Tanya Critchlow RN BN MN Med 'Erudite, comprehensive, .....essential for the concerned, caring staff.' The Hon. Howard Nathan QC

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