Department of OB-GYN, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY 13203, USA.
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2012 Sep;39(3):435-44. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2012.05.011. Epub 2012 Aug 15.
The United States is about to face a maternity workforce crisis in the next decade because the number of medical students choosing obstetrics and gynecology is stagnant, the number of patients requiring care is increasing and many in the current workforce of obstetricians/gynecologists and midwives are ready to retire. There are not enough maternity providers to meet the future needs of women. Creative strategies must be explored to address these concerns. Collaborative practice among different types of maternity providers requires commitment, interpersonal skills, and teamwork. This article explores these issues and provides practical tips and a case study of the process in action between the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
美国将在未来十年面临妇产科劳动力危机，因为选择妇产科的医学生人数停滞不前，需要护理的患者人数却在增加，而且当前妇产科医生和助产士劳动力中许多人都准备退休。没有足够的妇产科服务提供者来满足未来女性的需求。必须探索创造性的策略来解决这些问题。不同类型的妇产科服务提供者之间的合作实践需要承诺、人际交往能力和团队合作。本文探讨了这些问题，并提供了实际的建议和美国妇产科医师学会与美国助产士学会之间合作实践的案例研究。
