Pharmacology for Midwives: The Evidence Base for Safe Practice

Pharmacology for Midwives: The Evidence Base for Safe Practice

by etc. (Author), et al (Author), Sue Jordan (Author)

Synopsis

Pharmacology for Midwives is a unique text that focuses specifically on pharmacology during pregnancy and childbirth. Written in response to the ever increasing and changing responsibilities of midwives the text concentrates on the implications of long term medication during pregnancy and the drugs used during labour and delivery. This timely book meets the needs of midwives by providing detailed and comprehensive information in an easy-to-access format. It introduces the principles of pharmacology before reviewing the drugs prescribed in normal and abnormal practice. The authors go beyond the formularies by using case reports to explore the evidence underlying practice. Throughout the text applications of pharmacology to practice are highlighted and the implications of the research evidence for each major drug are presented in easy-to-use checklists and guidelines for clinical practice. Fully comprehensive and packed with handy checklists, guidelines and points for practice, this will be an essential resource for all students, practitioners and teachers of midwifery.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 512
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 12 Nov 2001

ISBN 10: 0333693965
ISBN 13: 9780333693964
Book Overview: MARIA ANDRADE School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea, Wales NICK CLERK University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales CHERYL DAVIES The Pharmacy, Singleton Hospital, Swansea, Wales SIMON EMERY Singleton Hospital, Swansea, Wales RICHARD GRIFFITH School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea, Wales BILLY HARDY UKCP Registered Family Therapist with The Family Institute, Cardiff, Wales BRONWEN HEGARTY Nursing and Midwifery Department, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand KATE ISHERWOOD Community Midwife, Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest, Wales FIONA MURPHY School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea, Wales YAMNI NIGAM School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea, Wales RENA MCOWAT School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea, Wales SCOTT PEGLER The Pharmacy, Singleton Hospital, Swansea, Wales MIKE TAIT School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea, Wales VICKY WHITTAKER School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea, Wales

Media Reviews
'All midwives need to have access to this text in their place of work.' - Andrew Lingen-Stallard, King's College Hospital, International Journal of Nursing Studies
Author Bio
SUE JORDAN is Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery in the School of Health Science at the University of Wales, Swansea.