Keep Out of Court: A medico-legal casebook for midwifery and neonatal nursing

Keep Out of Court examines over 85 real- life court cases dealing with the injury and death of mothers and babies in maternity services. You will read how midwives, neonatal nurses, and obstetricians justified their actions in court. Was someone at fault -or were there systemic problems at the hospital? Each adverse incident will prompt the question 'Could this happen where I work?' and encourage reflection through the safe practice issues raised at the end of each chapter. This practical a...