The effect of professional socialisation on midwives' practice |
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Authors: | Parsons Myra Griffiths Rhonda |
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Affiliation: | aMidwife in private practice, University of Western Sydney, NSW, Australia;bSouth West Sydney Centre for Applied Nursing Research, Australia;cNSW Centre for Evidence Based Health Care, South Western Sydney Area Health Service, Australia |
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Abstract: | This article discusses the influence that professional socialisation can have on midwifery practice. Differences in beliefs and practices regarding the oral intake of labouring women were the basis for this paper's discussion. Midwives should be aware of the problems that may be caused by the socialisation processes experienced during the training and subsequent working life of a midwife which aim to procure obedience and unquestioning conformity. These attributes diminish the ability of midwives to challenge traditional practices and to make decisions based on the available research evidence and the preferences of women in their care. Basing practice on tradition or practice conventions rather than a formal guideline or an evidence-based policy may expose a midwife to potential litigation should there be an adverse event. |
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Keywords: | Professional socialisation Midwifery Practice Policy Guideline |
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