| Contributors |
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| Foreword |
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| Preface |
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| About the Editor's |
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| Acknowledgements |
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1 Introduction to midwifery and the profession |
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What is the practice of midwifery? |
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Introduction to philosophy |
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Two opposing philosophies |
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Women's views of maternity care |
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Top ten tips for what women want from their midwives/student midwives |
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The nursing and midwifery council (NMC) |
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The NMC and midwifery education |
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The NMC and practice requirements |
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The NMC and assessment of practice |
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Guidance on using social media and social networking as a student |
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29 | (2) |
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31 | (6) |
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2 Preparation for practice |
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Multiprofessional/interprofessional working |
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Support for you in placement |
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Having a specific learning difference and how this may impact you in the workplace |
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Ongoing achievement record (OAR) |
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59 | (2) |
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Practice progress review meetings (tripartites/triads) |
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4 Low-risk midwifery placements |
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Advising women over the telephone |
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86 | (1) |
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86 | (5) |
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Care of women who are at low risk in high-risk areas |
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Dos and don'ts for community working |
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Being with families in their homes |
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102 | (1) |
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102 | (1) |
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5 High-risk midwifery placements |
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103 | (1) |
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Learning opportunities available |
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104 | (1) |
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Learning through observation and feedback |
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105 | (1) |
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Learning from the interprofessional team |
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106 | (2) |
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Learning about evidence-based practice |
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108 | (2) |
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Learning about technology and interventions |
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110 | (2) |
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Learning about more complex interpersonal and communication skills |
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112 | (1) |
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Learning about decision-making and leadership |
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Types of high-risk placements |
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116 | (1) |
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Labour ward or central delivery suite |
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122 | (1) |
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When you have a planned placement |
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When the unexpected happens |
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124 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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126 | (4) |
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132 | (19) |
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132 | (1) |
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What is student midwife caseloading practice? |
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Organisation of learning experience |
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Advantages of caseloading practice |
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Students' views and experiences |
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A sense of feeling valued |
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Working more independently |
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Belief in self as practitioner |
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Organisational and leadership skills |
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Reflecting on personal priorities for care |
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Practicalities of planning and providing care (living the reality) |
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Building a personal caseload |
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141 | (2) |
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143 | (2) |
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Role and responsibilities |
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145 | (1) |
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Maintaining professional relationships |
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145 | (1) |
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Safe and effective practitioner |
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146 | (1) |
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Women's views and experiences |
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147 | (1) |
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Wanting to contribute to student learning |
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147 | (1) |
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Valuing continuity of carer |
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148 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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148 | (2) |
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150 | (1) |
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151 | (2) |
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153 | (1) |
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153 | (1) |
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Communication and interpersonal skills |
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154 | (1) |
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154 | (3) |
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Learning about conditions |
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157 | (1) |
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158 | (7) |
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165 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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169 | (3) |
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172 | (1) |
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173 | (1) |
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What is an elective placement? |
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174 | (1) |
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How long are elective placements? |
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175 | (1) |
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Reasons for undertaking an elective |
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175 | (1) |
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What could you do in this period? |
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`Staycation' -- remain in your clinical location |
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`Staycation with a twist' -- remain within the Trusts where your University places midwifery students |
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UK based but outside the locality of your University placements |
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180 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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Where can I get funding for an elective placement? |
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187 | (1) |
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What sort of questions might you see on an application for funding form? |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (1) |
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Other ideas/opportunities during your elective |
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192 | (1) |
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What next following your elective? |
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193 | (1) |
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197 | (1) |
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Are you staying In the same unit? |
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198 | (1) |
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Tests as part of the selection process |
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203 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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The Royal College of Midwives and UNISON |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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The Midwives in Teaching Project: what did this tell us? |
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206 | (2) |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (3) |
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213 | (1) |
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213 | (2) |
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