02 June 2014 02 Jun 2014

Healthcare system reform and professional identity

Recently I have been reflecting on my experiences as an independent midwife from 2000 to 2001 and as part of a group practice between 2001 and 2003 While at times challenging and emotionally demanding, I found these roles tremendously fulfilling I very much enjoyed participating in a model of care that initiated one-to-one contact This personalised approach followed right through until mother and baby were offered health visitor services, usually 2 weeks after birth