Essential Midwifery Practice

Leadership, expertise, and collaborative working are fundamental aspects of efficient and effective health care. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the general theories, principles and points of good practice in each of these three areas. This general literature is then contextualised by theoretical and practical implications for maternity care, and illustrated with in-depth case studies of successful innovation and change in practice. br/br/ Essential reading for all midwives, midwifery students, and others working in or studying maternity care this book will help readers understand the theoretical underpinnings of effective leadership, expertise and collaborative ways of working. br/br/ boldSpecial features:/bold bulletlist bulletPart of the acclaimed Essential Midwifery Practice series bulletA theoretical and practical exploration of the nature and application of leadership, expertise and collaborative working in midwifery bulletProvides inspirational case studies of change and innovation bulletBrings together national and international experts in the field /bulletlist