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A review of the definition and scope of practice of midwives in five representative countries

,  et    | 25 oct. 2018
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Similarities and differences in the definition and scope of practice of midwives between the five representative countries. Note: CPMs: certified professional midwives.

Items\CountriesSwedenFinlandThe United KingdomAustraliaThe United States
Definition
Acceptance into education
Education
Registration
Scope of practice
Autonomous environment
The objective of careMale, female, children, teenagers, adultsMale, family, societyFemale, familyMale, female, infant, family, communityMale, female, new born, family
The period of careLife cyclePregnancy, childbirth, child yearsPregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recoveryPregnancy, postpartum period lasts 6 weeksAdolescent– menopause
Prescription right√(except for CPMs)
Health counselling
Others
Professional institution
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Medicine, Assistive Professions, Nursing