Content will include:

History of Midwifery

NMC as a Professional Regulator

Values in Healthcare

Safeguarding

Contemporary Debates

Working Within the Law

Ethical Principles

An Overview of Evidence Based Practice

Professionalism

Summative Assessment:

2,000 word essay demonstrating an understanding of the legal, ethical and professional aspects of care to meet LO1, LO2 and LO3.

The assessment must be passed at a minimum of 40%.

Formative Assessment:

You will be able to upload an essay plan of no more than 500 word to be discussed in a 15-minute tutorial with a member of the module team.

Clinical practice

Online Platform learning

Tutorials

Problem-based learning¿

Interprofessional learning

Debate

Peer Learning¿¿

Flipped Classroom¿¿ ¿

Lectures¿¿

Directed learning

Assessment Preparation¿¿

Group work¿

Group tutorials and discussions

Formative advice and feedback

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the common legal principles that are relevant to midwifery practice.

Knowledge & Understanding

Learning

2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key ethical frameworks that are relevant to midwifery practice.

Knowledge & Understanding

Learning

Communication

3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary professional issues within midwifery practice.

Knowledge & Understanding

Learning

Problem solving

Practice Placement Handbook

Technology supported learning

Online learning

Blackboard VLE®

eLearning for Health

Library

Policy and Guidance

Buka, P. (2021) Essential Law and Ethics in Nursing: Patients, Rights and Decision-Making. Third edition. Oxford: Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429292187.



Clarke, E. (2013) Law and ethics for midwifery. London: Routledge.



Dimond, B. (2015) Legal aspects of nursing. 7th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education.



Lumsden, H. and Holmes, D. (2018) Care of the newborn by ten teachers. London: Hodder Arnold



Mayes, M., Macdonald, S. and Johnson, G. (2017) Midwifery. 15th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier – Chapter One



Medforth, J. (2017) Oxford handbook of midwifery. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.



Myles, M.F. (2014) Myles textbook for midwives. Sixteenth edition / edited by Jayne E. Marshall, PhD, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RM, RGN, and and Maureen D. Raynor, MA, PGCEA, ADM, RMN, RN, RM. Edited by J.E. Marshall and M.D. Raynor – Chapter One



Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018) The Code. London: NMC (Available at https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/nmc-code.pdf)



Nursing and Midwifery Council (2019) Standards of proficiency for midwives. London: NMC (Available at https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/standards/2024/standards-of-proficiency-for-midwives.pdf)



Tiran, D. (2012) Baillie`re’s midwives’ dictionary. 12th ed. Edinburgh: Baillie`re Tindall Elsevier.

Must be enrolled on the Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons)

This module introduces you to the pivotal role of midwives in providing comprehensive support to childbearing women, newborn infants, and their families. Through collaborative partnerships with women, midwives uphold their rights and preferences, guiding them in making informed decisions regarding their care journey. Emphasising safety and effectiveness, you will learn how midwives employ evidence-based practices to ensure optimal outcomes. Effective communication, underscored by kindness and compassion, is a cornerstone of the module, equipping you with essential skills for fostering positive relationships and delivering compassionate care.