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Making it work: successful collaborative practice.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21860301     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
There are three major examples of collaborative programs between certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and obstetrician-gynecologists at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. One program is a midwifery practice that serves a diverse population in a hospital-based office, four neighborhood health centers, and a correctional facility. Another program provides a triage function for patients who present to the hospital with obstetric or gynecologic problems. The third program introduces a team approach to the education of residents with a CNM having primary responsibility for teaching normal obstetrics to first-year residents and medical students in collaboration with attending physicians. Keys to success include an understanding of the principles of collaborative practice, the use of a detailed practice agreement between midwives and attending physicians, keeping open lines of communication, understanding and accepting differing philosophies of practice, and, most importantly, maintaining trust across all levels of providers.
Authors:
Susan Dejoy; Ronald T Burkman; Barbara W Graves; Daniel Grow; Heather Z Sankey; Carolyn Delk; Julie Feinland; Janet Kaplan; Anastasia Hallisey
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  118     ISSN:  1873-233X     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  2011 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-23     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401101     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  683-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
From the Division of Midwifery and Community Health, Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts; and Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
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