Midwifery History Final questions with correct answers

Midwifery practice is governed by ___________. CORRECT ANSWER Florida statue 467 The Florida administrative code is ________. CORRECT ANSWER 64B 24 What agency is the rule making authority? CORRECT ANSWER Department of Health What is the difference between law and rule? CORRECT ANSWER The law is made by legislation and only can be changed in legislative sessions/meetings. The rule is decided by Department of Health and advised by the midwifery council and can be changed at any time. Define of consultation (not multiple choice - need to know) CORRECT ANSWER Collaborative care with an OB or specialist. Communication between a licensed midwife and a health care provider for the purpose of assessing a potential or actual problem relevant to the patient. Define referral (not multiple choice - need to know) CORRECT ANSWER Request made by a licensed midwife to a physician or ARNP for an assessment of a patient to determine management fro or a resolution to a problem relating to the herbal th of the patient. Define transfer. CORRECT ANSWER A formal dissolution of care to the patient by a licensed midwife which results in such care being assumed by another health care provider.