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South African midwife specialists practice: Medico-legal experts’ experiences

Abstract

Midwife specialists face potential risk of involvement in medical litigations under the current legislative framework. The findings of this study may guide the formulation of a scope of practice (SOP) that legally guides midwife specialists' practice in South Africa.

Research topics

  • Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
  • Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

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DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2851

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