Abstract
In this chapter, the scope of midwifery practice is discussed with respect to independent prescribing. The authors assume that readers have current pharmacology knowledge and a comprehensive knowledge of normal and complicated childbirth. The discussion in this chapter is limited to pharmaceutical medicines and does not cover the use of complementary or non-pharmaceutical therapies. The authors acknowledge that prescription of medicines is always evolving according to evidence, availability of pharmaceuticals and cost. Midwife prescribers have an obligation to maintain a current knowledge of the safety of medicines in pregnancy and lactation, and of preferred pharmaceuticals for particular conditions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Midwifery |
| Subtitle of host publication | Preparation for Practice |
| Editors | Sally Pairman, Sally Tracy, Hannah Dahlen, Lesley Dixon |
| Place of Publication | Chatswood, Australia |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Chapter | 31 |
| Pages | 707-733 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| Edition | 4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780729543149, 9780729543156 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |