ANTENATAL/POSTNATAL PLACEMENT P or Fail If is no opportunity for the student to demonstrate a competency, enter to denote that she/he has P or Fail Sign-off mentors “EV” the underpinning theoretical knowledge signature Date Student Mentor Communication Demonstrates effective communication skills with women and their families and always seeks to confirm understanding and gain Domain: Effective midwifery informed consent. practice Professional and ethical Is proactive and creative when encouraging women to think about practice their own health, and the health of their babies and families, and how ESC: Communication this can be improved. Initial consultation Utilises appropriate communication skills to deal with difficult and between the woman and the midwife challenging circumstances including situations women have Initiation and continuance physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. of breastfeeding Engages in multidisciplinary communication: face to face, telephone, in writing and electronically ensuring the woman’s needs are wishes are clear. Plans and provides health education during antenatal and postnatal periods for women, families and juniors. Diagnosis Initiates the holistic assessment and monitoring of women throughout the antenatal period. Domain: Effective midwifery Considers the following through the assessment of cultural and practice emotional wellbeing: Professional and ethical practice History taking, observation, physical examination and Including social ESC: factors for example; substance misuse, domestic violence. Communication Initial consultation Can provide information relating to 2 specific antenatal investigations between the woman and the midwife and demonstrate an understanding of their indications: Medicines management 1. 2.
ANTENATAL/POSTNATAL PLACEMENT P or Fail If is no opportunity for the student to demonstrate a competency, enter “EV” to denote that she/he has the underpinning theoretical knowledge P or Fail Sign-off mentors signature Date Student Mentor Communication Domain: Effective midwifery practice Professional and ethical practice ESC: Communication Initial consultation between the woman and the midwife Initiation and continuance of breastfeeding Demonstrates effective communication skills with women and their families and always seeks to confirm understanding and gain informed consent. Is proactive and creative when encouraging women to think about their own health, and the health of their babies and families, and how this can be improved. Utilises appropriate communication skills to deal with difficult and challenging circumstances including situations women have physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. Engages in multidisciplinary communication: face to face, telephone, in writing and electronically ensuring the woman’s needs are wishes are clear. Plans and provides health education during antenatal and postnatal periods for women, families and juniors. Diagnosis Domain: Effective midwifery practice Professional and ethical practice ESC: Communication Initial consultation between the woman and the midwife Medicines management Initiates the holistic assessment and monitoring of women throughout the antenatal period. Considers the following through the assessment of cultural and emotional wellbeing: History taking, observation, physical examination and Including social factors for example; substance misuse, domestic violence. Can provide information relating to 2 specific antenatal investigations and demonstrate an understanding of their indications: 1. 2.
new%20curric%202016%20Midwifery%20Practice%205.docx