Re: [ozmidwifery] Question on Notice to Tony Abbott re antenatal item issue and rural doctors

[cath nolan]

Sadly I have in the last year seen ante natal care provided by RNs. I was troubled by the practise of an RN who had let her mid rego lapse and had not worked as a midwife for 14 years, and then given the job of providing antenatal care to the women of a remote town. Management saw no problems with this when I spoke of my concerns. The WA nurses board were not concerned, and I thought they were the protectors of the public!!  It is imperative that our role be clear to the decision makers. By the way I no longer work in that area.   Cath   ----- Original Message ----- From: Melissa Singer To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Question on Notice to Tony Abbott re antenatal item issue and rural doctors Having previously spent many years as a rural and remote nurse and midwife I have NEVER seen a nurse provide antenatal care to women.  We worked with a nurse or enrolled nurse to provide guided assistance to ward clients or as a second person attending a birth.   Melissa ----- Original Message ----- From: D. Morgan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1:10 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Question on Notice to Tony Abbott re antenatal item issue and rural doctors It's scary stuff when people in those high places (parliament)making those decisions are not aware of all the facts. However as a Nurse and Midwife from the bush I don't think I have ever seen any nurse who is not a Midwife give antenatal care to women. Cheers Di