A midwife is a person who, having been
regularly admitted to a midwifery educational programme, duly recognised
in the country in which it is located, has successfully completed the
prescribed course of studies in midwifery and has acquired the requisite
qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to practise
midwifery.{Code of Conduct for Nurses in some parts of the world.}
This workshop will consider the definition
from the national law perspective as an overview of the regulation of
midwives and the protection of the public. It will also provide an
opportunity to catch up on recent developments of the Nursing and
Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Unprofessional Conduct and Impairment
Anyone can make a complaint about a
midwife's health, performance or conduct under the National Law.
However, it also requires that a registered health practitioner must
notify the relevant Board if, in the course of practising their
profession, they form a reasonable belief that another registered health
practitioner has behaved in a way that constitutes notifiable
conduct.
What is notifiable conduct?
How does the national law define unprofessional conduct and impairment?
What is the guideline for mandatory notification?
What are the exemptions from mandatory notification?
Who is responsible for making a report and when is it mandatory?
How do you make a report?
What are the powers of investigators under the national law?
Social Media and the Health Practitioner
Social media use amongst health
practitioners, while valuable, may also have negative effects on
professional standards depending on how it used. This session will
discuss the growing issues and pitfalls of health practitioners using
social media and will look at some cases of unprofessional conduct and
the relevance to guidelines, especially in the context of codes of
conduct and ethics.
The Coroners Court and the Midwife Witness
Legislation in each jurisdiction defines
circumstances when adverse events in health care are reportable to the
Coroner court. This session will provide a brief overview of these
requirements and explore the midwife role in appearing in this court
as a witness.
What are reportable deaths and why is the midwife's documentation regarding them so crucial?
What would be expected of you if you were called to appear in the Coroner's court?
If this occurs, what legal advice should you seek?
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