Dimond B
Mod Midwife. 1995 Feb;5(2):32-4.
The UKCC recognises that midwives may become qualified in non-traditional therapies. One of the major difficulties for a practitioner advancing into a new field of practice is determining her/his competence. As new therapies develop, there is not initially the expertise to determine the accepted standards of care and practice. Vicarious liability depends on whether the midwife is acting in the course of her employment when she is carrying out the therapy. The midwife has a legal duty to respect the mother's wishes and choices. It is essential for the midwife to keep comprehensive, clear records on any agreement with the mother over the use of complementary therapies.
英国中央助产士委员会认识到，助产士可能会具备非传统疗法方面的资质。从业者进入一个新的执业领域面临的主要困难之一是确定其能力。随着新疗法的发展，最初并没有专业知识来确定公认的护理和执业标准。替代责任取决于助产士在实施疗法时是否是在其受雇期间行事。助产士有尊重母亲意愿和选择的法律义务。助产士就使用补充疗法与母亲达成的任何协议保留全面、清晰的记录至关重要。
