yes, I spoke to Barb Vernon at length and she has offered what help
they can give
Andrea
On 08/08/2005, at 9:47 PM, Denise Hynd wrote:
Dear Andrea
I know the ACMI is not an industrial body
but do they know or your situation??
Denise Hynd
"Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for
the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom,
if by anyone, our bodies will be handled."
- Linda Hes
----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Quanchi"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 7:00 PM
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
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