Law and Professional Issues in Midwifery

Richard Griffith is a senior lecturer in Law at the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University, where he has taught since 1992. He initially trained as a nurse before turning his attention to law and an academic career. He has a particular interest in applied law in healthcare practice and has published widely in a range of nursing journals. Cassam Tengnah was formerly a lecturer in health law in the School of Health Science at Swansea University and taught across a range of courses from undergraduate to postgraduate level. His early background is in nursing and health promotion and he has a particular interest in public health law. Chantal Patel is a lecturer in health law and ethics at the School of Health Science at Swansea University. Chantal has a wide and varied legal background and has a particular interest in diversity and the law. Chantal sits as a justice of the peace in Swansea.

Introduction to the Law and the Legal System
Principled Decision-Making and Ethics
Accountability in Midwifery Practice
Equality and Human Rights
Consent to Examination and Treatment
Consent: Children and Infants
Safeguarding Children
Record-Keeping
Confidentiality
Legal Status of the Unborn Child
Health Promotion and Public Health
Negligence
Domestic Abuse and Protecting the Vulnerable Adult
Reproduction, Family Planning and the Law
Medicines and the Law
Health and Safety