A very responsible and professional approach Andrea. It is this type of problem handling/solving that helps us progress on these issues. Stay strong speak their language and make sure someone is with you to document and guide if you have a face to face meeting. You could even provide your written solution to minimising or solving the problem.
Regards, Robyn -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrea Quanchi Sent: Sunday, 7 August 2005 9:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Shhhh dont tell The problem is that I work at this establishment as a midwife. Not responding to the letter would only aggrevate the situation. Part of the problem in innaction. Not recording things as they happen means the issues dont get addressed and I as I said before this may seem easier at the time but eventually it comes back to get you. I have been out on this limb for a while so the fact that its bending in the wind doesnt mean I have to get off but it means I need to be ready to hang on for the ride. I'm being philosophical today. Keep up the good wishes though because it helps. I have sought advice from many sources before responding to this as there are many issues here. Although the letter is addressed to me there are implications for other people who are friends and colleagues whose support I will need in the future. I have cried many tears last week and now have drafted a reply which I will be reviewing in the next few days with a solicitor and the ANF as I am a member before sending it in. It runs to many pages and discusses the issues as I see them. When it is finished I may post it depending on what my advice is. You have to remember that things from this list have a way of making their way back to people you don't think they will Andrea On 07/08/2005, at 7:56 PM, B & G wrote: > Andrea, > Why do you feel you have to answer anything? Whilst it's difficult why > do we seem to fall into the same trap of having to respond to bullying > and in this case sheer intimidation from management. It's like 'my guns > bigger than yours' stuff. Bluff them out. > May I suggest take the patients charter of rights with you as well as a > witness/support person who can withdraw you from engaging when they > really try to pressure you into 'I did wrong' stuff. > Good luck > Barb > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrea > Quanchi > Sent: Saturday, 6 August 2005 10:49 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [ozmidwifery] Shhhh dont tell > > Someone at the ICM conference gave a paper on all the stuff that goes > on in midwifery that is not recorded accurately because it is easier to > do it silently. her point was that until we come out and tackle it head > on it will never change. > > The reality is that if everyone would do it it would be much easier but > as a lone voice in a small place you will be hung out to dry or burnt > at the stake. Even a small group can mange to manipulate a situation > without detection but once it is detected watch many of them slink back > into the shadows leaving one or two to face the music on their own. > > Still I'm up for the fight and have just spent all day drafting my > reply to management without anger and I hope sounding professional and > presenting the evidence supporting my practice and refuting the rubbish > that they claim is best practice without any evidence to support it. > They seem to think they can just say this is what we think should be > and I will accept it. Slow learners obviously as I have been here for > 16 years and haven't gone away yet. > > Andrea Quanchi > > On 06/08/2005, at 6:20 PM, Janet Fraser wrote: > >> >>> My understanding as a consumer is that hospitals will "allow" fathers > >>> to >> catch as long as all is "going well" but not on the record by your >> MIPP. >> >> Speaking as a consumer who had to transfer, part of how horrific it > was >> (apart from general staff attitudes which created massive problems for > >> us) >> was because my MW was ignored and treated with great disrespect. >> Considering >> I had been promised a "seamless transfer" by RWH, had a backup booking > >> with >> the "home birth liaison unit" (which they later told me didn't > actually >> exist in reality, just on paper, whatever that means!) and was a >> polite and >> co-operative consumer, it was stunningly atrocious. And all that >> despite how >> hard MIPPs try for it to be better. If you get staff who don't > approve, >> you're stuffed. Trust me! Anyone who can make inroads into that system > >> has >> my everlasting support and gratitude. >> J >> -- >> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >> > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
