Does anyone on the list know about the legalities of giving advice over the phone? Apparently changes were made last year (who by I don't know nurses board I presume) whereby nurses are no longer allowed to give advice over the phone even if recording it in a book. All phone advice books have been removed from emergency depts etc. As midwives we have several areas where we frequently give phone advice and keep a book of calls and advice given. the most obvious one being in the birthing unit for women who think they may be in labour. Questions- Has anyone else heard about this ruling? Has anyone in midwifery units been affected by this ruling? Are all you midwives who give phone advice still keeping records?
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