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The role of knowledge in decision making, using evidence to inform decisions, as well as different approaches to decision. Buy midwifery books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. A literaturebased evaluation of the determinants of midwifery care and quality across the globe. Following an initial introduction the book explores the concept of autonomy and the many factors that influence autonomous practise. Midwifery partnership provides a model for a midwifewoman relationship. Lesley ann page, published by churchill livingstone, 2000, isbn 0443055726. This masterslevel course introduces theory and history as tools for thinking.
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