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Midwives are accountable to families, the public, their employers and the profession. It is essential that student midwives have a clear understanding of the legal and professional dilemmas they may face in the course of their career and how to address them in order to practice effectively. This book is an essential resource for student midwives, providing a clear introduction to the subject to help develop their understanding of the requirements for safe practice. This new edition contains new scenarios and advice from practising midwives, more coverage of ethics and complex decision-making and updates to the law and professional frameworks.

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'This text is authoritative and the best example of informing nurses in a complex practice area. Examples of case law, statutes and scenarios are invaluable in bringing each chapter alive. Brilliant!' - Lecturer, University of Wolverhampton

'This text is authoritative and the best example of informing nurses in a complex practice area. Examples of case law, statutes and scenarios are invaluable in bringing each chapter alive. Brilliant!' - Lecturer, University of Wolverhampton

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Chantal Patel is a lecturer in health law and ethics at the School of Health Science at Swansea University. Chantal has a wide and varied legal background and has a particular interest in diversity and the law. Chantal sits as a justice of the peace in Swansea. Cassam Tengnah is a lecturer in health law in the School of Health Science at Swansea University and teaches across a range of courses from undergraduate to postgraduate level. His early background is in nursing and health promotion and he has a particular interest in public health law. Richard Griffith is the team leader for healthcare law in the School of Health Science at Swansea University where he has taught since 1992. He initially trained as a nurse before turning his attention to law and an academic career. He has a particular interest in applied law in healthcare practice and has published widely in a range of nursing journals.

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