Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to Shirley Andrews.
This paper examines the issue of expanding the sphere of professional practice in midwifery. In particular, it looks at the considerable advantages of midwives being trained in obstetric ultrasonography. The gains for the main stakeholders--clients, midwives and employers--are examined, together with anticipated problems.
The cardiotocograph (CTG) is widely used in the antenatal period, often for women who present with reduced fetal movements.
'A Practical Guide to Clinical Risk Management in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Maternity Care', was held at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) to highlight the necessity for clinical risk management. The day examined effective risk management strategies in place, the most common causes of risk and how these risk factors could be counteracted.