This module focuses on the concepts of women’s autonomy, personalised care and partnership in decision making. It guides you through the historical factors that led to impersonal maternity care systems, whilst referring to legislation that empowers women to survive, thrive and transform. The module addresses the management of risk and the organisational culture in maternity care. In addition, it refers to and explores continuity of carer as part of the solution to midwifery units, describing the benefit of personalised care plans using successful real-life personalised birth stories.
Key learning outcomes:
– Understand the importance of maternity care experiences for women and their families
– Describe the ethical and legal principles underpinning women’s autonomy
– Reflect on the impact of risk culture
– Reflect on the impact of organisational culture
– Understand how continuity of carer is part of the solution
– Practical advice on how to develop a personalised care plan tool
This module contributes to a minimal of 6 hours learning, consisting 1 hour of e-learning, reflective exercises, additional material and assessment.