Re: Aust models of care

[Robin A Sharp]

Dear Denise An update for your request about the Australian models of care The Midwife Care Project in Wangaratta did have ABS funding cease in October 98 and Susan Gumley is no longer with us (I note that this was relayed to you in Joy Johnston's communication to the list). But we am happy to say that the same model of care has continued for the women of Wangaratta since 1st November 1998.   Four midwives (2 EFT) offer continuity of care in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period as a modified caseload for up to 12 women per month. Three streams - Midwife Care Only (MCO), Shared Care with Obstetrician (SCO) and Obstetric Care Midwife Support (OCMS). We all order our own pathology tests and ultrasounds, and all women are admitted to the hospital under our own bedcard - Community Midwife Program (CMP). Community focus has been extended to further outreach clinics in Yarrawonga and Mrytleford. Home based antenatal care remains an option for women in remote areas.   We are still able to be contacted on (03) 57220256 or (03) 57220301 - Mid ward   Janet Baker, Helen Haines, Janine Holland, Diana Marshall