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    The draft nursing and midwifery code details essential patient care standards. While some criticize its thoroughness, others find the focus on core duties beneficial for quality improvement initiatives.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Midwifery
    • Healthcare Policy

    Background:

    • A new draft code outlines fundamental care standards for nurses and midwives.
    • Concerns exist regarding the code's level of detail and perceived implications for nursing autonomy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the content and reception of the draft nursing and midwifery code of practice.
    • To evaluate the appropriateness of explicitly defining core care duties.

    Main Methods:

    • Content analysis of the draft code.
    • Qualitative assessment of stakeholder feedback (critics vs. nurse managers).

    Main Results:

    • The code details "fundamentals of basic care" for nurses and midwives.

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