Midwifery Exam Questions With Verified Answers

Woman Centred Care - Answer Focusses on the woman's individual needs, expectations and aspirations Recognises women's rights to self determination Encompasses the needs of the foetus/baby, woman's family Follows the woman across the interface of all phases of pregnancy Is holistic and encompasses the woman's social, emotional, physical etc. needs and expectations Continuity of Care - Answer A continuous relationship between a patient and an identified health-care professional who is the sole source of care and information for the patient. Informed Decision Making - Answer A decision by a patient about a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, based on choice, which requires the decision to be voluntary and that the patient has the capacity for choice.