Critically analyze and apply the role of the registered midwife within professional, ethical and legal requirements across a range of settings. RELATING IT TO THE INCIDENT.
Apply local and national frameworks, legislation and regulations confidently and flexibly to a variety of contexts. RELATING IT TO INCIDENT.
Identify personal responsibility and professional behaviours in line with The NMC Code and apply this appropriately in a variety of midwifery settings. RELATING IT TO THE INCIDENT.
You will show an understanding of the various professional responsibilities a midwife has alongside an understanding of the ethical and legal requirements that a midwife must meet (LO1). Consider relevant reviews into maternity services and use those reviews to support your work. Consider frameworks and legislation that guide good practice (LO2). Show an in depth understanding of The NMC Code and how it supports safe practice (LO3)
You can present your blog in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint or Sway. It is a reflective piece so should be written in the first person (e.g., using Rolfe et al (2001) as a framework). You can use images, video’s, poems or like, to illustrate your transition from student to midwife however do remember to remain within the word count 1500 (or equivalent).
A 28 week old pregnant lady came to the triage feeling unwell. She complained of feeling dizzy, nauseous, and soaking wet during the night. Had one episode of 38-degree temperature a day before but felt better after taking paracetamol.
The midwife I was working with felt this was normal due to the hot sunny weather, and she said nauseous during pregnancy is normal and because all her vital signs observations were normal and was ready to send her back home without carrying out any further investigations or doctor’s reviews. However, I suggested to the midwife to asked for doctor’s review before sending the woman back home, which she reluctantly agreed to and was advised by the doctor to take some blood test from the woman for further investigation and follow up.
However, the midwife didn’t write down the woman’s details in the hospital follow up book. I informed the senior midwife what had happened earlier and asked her I would like to check the woman’s blood result which she agreed to.
The senior midwife asked the midwife why she did not write the woman’s details inside the follow up book and she explained to the midwife that she forgot due to busy activities in triage at the time. After checking the blood test results, the blood test showed some abnormalities, and the senior midwife called the patient to come in urgently.
