This is what amazes me about the system in Australia- There have been
numerous reports conducted and submitted - beginning with the Shearman
report in 1989- which all ask for a marginalized role for the
obstetrician- with a call for more shared care and more projects like the
Team Midwifery Project. In 1999 there was a Senate Inquiry (which I
am sure you all remember) into birthing procedures, where a lot of
submissions were calling for the same thing. It seems that all of
the recommendations put forth are largely ignored or implemented to
varying degrees without enough resources put behind them. I wonder
what it will take for proper resources to be put behind Projects such as
the one we have been discussing.
At 03:52 PM 20/05/02 -0400, you wrote:
Why can't they come
up with a salary payment method for midwives who work in
groups/teams? marilyn
Alphia Garrety (Ba. Hons.)
PhD. Candidate
School of Sociology and Justice Studies
Bankstown Campus, University of Western Sydney
UWS Locked Bag 1797
South Penrith Distribution Centre
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Phone: 02 97726628
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