A subtype of CARE PROFESSIONAL.
A practising MIDWIFE means a registered MIDWIFE.
A PERSON who has given notice of her intention to practise to the local supervising authority in every area that she intends to practise in and who has updated her practise in accordance with the standards published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and who:
- is in attendance upon a woman and baby during the antenatal, intranatal or postnatal period; or
- holds a post for which a midwifery qualification is required.
To be eligible to practise as a MIDWIFE a PERSON must:
- hold a midwifery qualification;
- have current registration as a MIDWIFE with the Nursing and Midwifery Council: and
- have met the Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for updating her midwifery practice.
This class is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | MIDWIVES |