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What effect will the Nurses Act 1991 have on maternity care?
Australian College of Midwives Incorporated Journal
|December 1, 1992
Summary
The NSW Nurses
Area of Science:
- Medical Law
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The Nurses' Act 1991 in New South Wales (NSW) impacts midwifery practice and maternal-child healthcare.
- Concerns exist regarding the Act's potential effects on the specialized field of midwifery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the implications of the NSW Nurses' Act 1991 on midwifery and childbearing families.
- To identify and discuss key issues arising from the Act's implementation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the NSW Nurses' Act 1991.
- Discussion of potential impacts on maternity care and midwifery roles.
Main Results:
- The Act raises concerns about the potential employment of non-midwives in maternity care, posing risks due to specialized knowledge requirements.
- The Act may diminish midwifery independence from nursing and devalue midwifery care.
- Implementation could lead to role conflicts within maternity units.
Conclusions:
- The NSW Nurses' Act 1991 presents significant challenges to midwifery practice and patient safety.
- Urgent review and consideration are needed to protect the integrity of midwifery and ensure optimal care for childbearing families.