RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed

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Lisa, Personalising debate is not wholesome. Its like NIMBY debates!  An email went out via ACM update that people can subscribe to about PI to express an interest to the CEO at that stage. This was then relayed onto ozmidwifery. I do not think it has progressed beyond an _expression_ of interest from midwives to the college. I rely on the elected members from my state branch of the College to act on everyones best interest. Some things especially business related do have some confidential discussions. One thing the College is particularly keen to do is to ensure safe practice and safe care hence progression of the Midwifery Practice Review nationally. Your SAIMA are they affiliated to the College or participate in the College activities because this is probably where your confusion is coming from hearing things as you said 3rd hand? The college update is very informative and keeps you in the loop. Barb -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Barrett Sent: Wednesday, 6 September 2006 8:53 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed I'm certainly not trying to shoot any offer of insurance down.  I wanted discussion and opinion because I feel out of the loop.  I am a member of the SAIMA but we have received nothing not even a note to say anything is on the table , it's all hear say and 3rd hand.  As I said before I only practice independently and as It is my whole life, I don't do a bit on the side so to speak I wonder why nobody has bothered to inform the SAIMA what's happening, if there's a meeting we can attend etc etc.  This is not a closed shop for whoever to negotiate my life without even my knowledge.  If insurance is taken up I will be expected to get it.  All You lovely women who are at the moment not homebirthing because there is no insurance your fine.  I Homebirth every day of my life, I have recently done twins at home and have a very busy practice. you can all get on your high horse about this but it directly affects ME not you so I want to know what is going on before I sign on the dotted line.   Justine, I appreciate that the women have the right to request cover, I don't not want insurance I just don't want any old thing and I feel uncomfortable about the way it would work.    This open discussion is great.  It's the best way to get the best deal..  I know that people have worked tirelessly on this but I work tirelessly birthing women at home so surely my opinion counts for something.   Lisa ----- Original Message ----- From: Shaughn Leach To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:13 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed   I am a recently qualified midwife (July) and I have put my name down with ACMI as I understood this to be only an _expression_ of interest at this stage.  I don’t intend to work as an independent midwife however it seemed to me that there were other midwives who would appreciate being able to access this type of insurance.  For a few years I did not hold professional indemnity insurance in my private practice as a Lactation Consultant and I personally found the situation very stressful (fearful!!).  Eventually I found insurance with a company that provides PI insurance for complementary practitioners (AON Brokers) at a reasonable cost.  As I continue to pay for this insurance despite working mostly in a hospital setting at present, I can appreciate the benefits of paying per case!   Shaughn Leach