South African midwife specialists practice: Medico-legal experts’ experiences

Midwife specialists face potential risk of involvement in medical litigations under the current legislative framework. The findings of this study may guide the formulation of a scope of practice (SOP) that legally guides midwife specialists' practice in South Africa.

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Health SA Gesondheid
Published
2025-04-30
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v30i0.2851
Citations
2
Primary Topic
Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
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article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
4.04

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South African midwife specialists practice: Medico-legal experts’ experiences

Wanda Jacobs, Zelda Janse van Rensburg, Kagiso P. Tukisi
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Health SA Gesondheid
Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
4.04
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South African midwife specialists practice: Medico-legal experts’ experiences

Wanda Jacobs, Zelda Janse van Rensburg, Kagiso P. Tukisi
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Abstract

Midwife specialists face potential risk of involvement in medical litigations under the current legislative framework. The findings of this study may guide the formulation of a scope of practice (SOP) that legally guides midwife specialists' practice in South Africa.

Health SA GesondheidVol. 30(0)
University of Johannesburg (ZA), Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (ZA)
University of Johannesburg
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
4.04
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