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Review : Changing practice? A review of the neonatal examination
Anna Rachel Sherliker, RMT, Cert.Ed, Dip HE, ENB 405, RM, RGN
Department of Midwifery Studies, Harrington Building, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE
Thorough examination of the newborn is universally accepted as good practice
Modern models of care make traditional practice of examination by the paediatrician at 24-48 hours potentially inappropriate
There is currently a lack of consensus on who is best placed professional to examine the neonate
Changes in practice require appropriate educational and operational support for referrals
Key Words: Autonomy Examination of the newborn Midwifery practice Neonatal surveillance Scope of Professional Practice
Journal of Child Health Care, Vol. 1, No. 4,
168-171 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/136749359700100403

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