Empowering Decision-Making in Midwifery

<p>Decision-making pervades all aspects of midwifery practice across the world. Midwifery is informed by a number of decision-making theories but it is sometimes difficult to marry these theories with practice.</p><p>This book provides a comprehensive exploration of decision-making for midwives irrespective of where in the world they practice or in which model of care. The first part critically reviews decision-making theories including the Enhancing Decision-making Assessment in Midwifery (EDAM) tool and their relevance to midwifery. It explores the links between midwifery governance including professional regulation and the law risk and safety and decision-making as well as how critical thinking and reflection are essential elements of decision-making. It then goes on to present a number of diverse case studies demonstrating how they interrelate to and impact upon optimal midwifery decision-making. Each chapter presents examples that show how the theory translates into practice and includes activities to reinforce learning points. </p><p>Bringing together a diverse range of contributors this volume will be essential reading for midwifery students practising midwives and midwifery academics.</p>