tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.comments2023-10-07T03:24:51.098+11:00midwivesVictoriaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-31976050870504430712014-05-29T14:58:05.547+10:002014-05-29T14:58:05.547+10:00The AHPRA response to the questions about birth st...The AHPRA response to the questions about birth stories is FAQ#11 under advertising at <br />http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/FAQ.aspx Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-5071916542853257472014-05-20T17:37:15.937+10:002014-05-20T17:37:15.937+10:00Thanks Joy for all your hard work and if anyone wa...Thanks Joy for all your hard work and if anyone wants to contact Midwives Australia you can find them at www.midwivesaustralia.com.au or email admin@midwivesaustralia.com.au<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01308222599976192720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-54421450321016085982014-05-12T20:03:35.955+10:002014-05-12T20:03:35.955+10:00Congratulations and thank you for all your efforts...Congratulations and thank you for all your efforts especially the recording of herstory in your blogs!Denise Hyndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618205211271410731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-26216397366115776232014-03-26T18:15:54.812+11:002014-03-26T18:15:54.812+11:00the latest news from medicalobserver.com
Doctors ...the latest news from medicalobserver.com <br />Doctors win: AHPRA backflips on web reviews<br /><br />26th Mar 2014<br />Andrew Bracey <br /><br />THE Medical Board of Australia has yielded to pressure from doctors over confusing advertising and social media rules, promising to change the wording of guidelines relating to unsolicited online testimonials.<br /><br />In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, the board said it had decided to change the advertising guidelines to be clearer about the use of testimonials. <br /><br />“The board has decided that the guidelines need to change to make it clearer that practitioners are not responsible for removing (or trying to have removed) unsolicited testimonials published on a website or in social media over which they do not have control,” it stated. <br />...<br /><br />The question that comes to mind is, will the AHPRA Advertising Guidelines be changed across the 'boards', or is this just for doctors?Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-56098837080078142152014-03-26T11:30:01.194+11:002014-03-26T11:30:01.194+11:00Anyone who is unclear about what a testimonial in ...Anyone who is unclear about what a testimonial in advertising is, the recent issue of Aust Midwifery News, p5, advertisement for a breast pump:<br />"The more comfortable and relaxed I am, the more my milk seems to flow" Monica, mother of newborn Oliver.<br />That is quite legal, it's not advertising a health professional's practice.<br />If I used the same (purported) testimonial, and applied it to my midwifery practice, advertising my services either online or on paper, it would be in breach of the legislation, and I could expect a call from AHPRA, and a $5000 fine if I refused to comply.<br />BUT, if Monica, mother of newborn Oliver, wrote the same words on a social media group, indicating that I her midwife had some part to play in her sense of success (which I hope I do), then according to the new Advertising Guidelines that statement would be a testimonial even though it was unsolicited, and I would be required to take steps to get it taken down. According to the NMBA FAQ, it is clearly outside my control, and is not advertising, so it's not a testimonial.<br /><br />If you have contact from AHPRA about the new advertising guidelines, I'm sure the Australian College of Midwives and others in the midwifery profession will be interested.<br />Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-40162709903406798262014-02-25T13:17:32.053+11:002014-02-25T13:17:32.053+11:00For me, reading other birth stories was the most p...For me, reading other birth stories was the most powerful and reassuring tool in choosing the births that I wanted. Nobody writes their story as an advert for others and nobody reads them as such. They are just another way to educate and gain invaluable information on the topic of birth. <br />Nikki Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-4579766256389343742014-02-22T23:01:57.787+11:002014-02-22T23:01:57.787+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-16761811118038611282013-11-16T12:07:04.510+11:002013-11-16T12:07:04.510+11:00THE GANG OF FIVE OR MORE IS THE ENEMY. IGNORANCE I...THE GANG OF FIVE OR MORE IS THE ENEMY. IGNORANCE IS THE MAJOR ONE PRSENT IN POLITICIANS LEGILSATORS DOCOTRS OF EVERY CLOTH, MEDICAL JOURNALS FUNED BY PHARMACEUTICA COMPANIES. SOME MIDIWVES AND MANY GENERAL NURSES HAVE LIMITED UNDERSTANDING. OTHER WOMEN AND MOTHERS IN LAW AND EVEN SOME MOTHERS ARE ;INGNORANT DUE TO THE IGNORANCE OF THE MEIDCAL PROFESSION, (GOD CAN DO NO WRONG) SOME MEDIA TRY TO GET THEIR HEAD AROUND IT LAWYERS SOME ARE AMONG OUR MIDST WHO STRUGGLE TO ADVOCATE. WOME TNEHMSELEVES DOE NOT VALUE THE ACT OF BRASTFEEDING TAKING THEIR LEAD FROM PEOPLE LIKE POLITICIANS WHO DID NOT GIVE ANY BRASTFEEDIN GLEAVE - CALLING IT PARENTAL. MEN DO NOT BRESTFEED AND SHOULD LEARN TO SUPPORT BRASTFEEDING IN NURTUTING AND OTHER WAYS. <br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-16192686193371228592013-11-13T19:24:22.316+11:002013-11-13T19:24:22.316+11:00Many midwives doubt the commitment of hospitals to...Many midwives doubt the commitment of hospitals to make the necessary changes that will enable midwives to work 'private in public'. Even with this framework document, the hospital boards have independence in their decisions. However in my reading today of the framework document I noticed a statement that is relevant here: "In Victoria, public health services are independent statutory entities governed by a Board of Management that is ACCOUNTABLE TO THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH (p6. excuse the shouting please). So the people of Victoria need to write to the Minister for Health, and to their local MPs, and insist that these changes be implemented. So, ladies (and any gents who care) - we have more work to do!<br />Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-50011624874169122572013-07-18T20:49:16.240+10:002013-07-18T20:49:16.240+10:00I checked with the midwives in the birth suites at...I checked with the midwives in the birth suites at Monash Health this week, and they said they have no information on allocating a health identifier for newborn babies.<br /> Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-37696483081161424272013-04-18T18:28:04.026+10:002013-04-18T18:28:04.026+10:00This is something every patients should know. Ther...This is something every patients should know. There are many medical malpractice cases that's happening so this one's helpful. Thanks for sharing!Arizona Accident Lawyerhttp://www.alexandassociates.com/motorcycle-crashes-motorcycle-accident-attorneys.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-88946396662427875272013-04-17T08:00:32.901+10:002013-04-17T08:00:32.901+10:00Hmmm!
If only the dos and don'ts were that cle...Hmmm!<br />If only the dos and don'ts were that clear.Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-49994654078094875572013-04-16T16:58:15.494+10:002013-04-16T16:58:15.494+10:00Midwifery is such a crucial job. It involves two l...Midwifery is such a crucial job. It involves two lives and one wrong move may lead to death. Midwives should be well trained and should know the dos and don't so malpractices don't happen.medical malpractice lawyers arizonahttp://www.johnsoninjurylaw.com/Arizona_medical_malpractice.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-47691306866029020502013-02-20T16:53:38.593+11:002013-02-20T16:53:38.593+11:00Here are some (deidentified) comments from another...Here are some (deidentified) comments from another social media group:<br />"Unbelievable :(!"<br />"That makes no sense! GPs have prescribing rights and no hospital access!"<br />"I think it's just another glitch that will get ironed out in time. We should be used to it."<br />"We shouldn't have to 'be used to it'"<br />"I don't think it's a glitch I think it's obstruction of our practice."<br />Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-53576049309764388302013-02-11T21:16:11.223+11:002013-02-11T21:16:11.223+11:00Thanks Joy for the link. I can't watch it here...Thanks Joy for the link. I can't watch it here; ABC iView won't work in Bali. You will have to tell me when I get home.Annie Spraguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646416638475028634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-86444080471660915782013-02-11T19:49:24.663+11:002013-02-11T19:49:24.663+11:00Great post, Joy, especially the final paragraph, s...Great post, Joy, especially the final paragraph, succinct and I believe accurate.Sarah @ Ilithyia Inspiredhttp://ilithyiainspired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-542668355872051592013-01-20T13:41:25.769+11:002013-01-20T13:41:25.769+11:00Hello Mai
I hope you are able to find a midwife wh...Hello Mai<br />I hope you are able to find a midwife who will attend you for birth. The current list of MIPPs is at http://www.maternitycoalition.org.au/home/modules/states/index.php?id=15 and gives detail of where the midwife lives. Also check the web page links at this blog. <br />Best wishes, Joy Johnston Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-19285510787630394472013-01-20T02:18:23.522+11:002013-01-20T02:18:23.522+11:00Thank you for posting this information.
A little...Thank you for posting this information. <br /><br />A little off topic, but I thought this would be a good place to ask; there are any independent midwives willing to come to Puckapunyal? <br /><br />Thanks for your help!<br /><br />Mai.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-54493828997357215302012-11-22T07:43:11.268+11:002012-11-22T07:43:11.268+11:00Dear Joy and all,
Thank you for the update on you...Dear Joy and all,<br /><br />Thank you for the update on your meeting today and your post. <br /><br />I recall from my time working in Sydney that "the Sydney Women's" used a system of self referral. In my practice in rural Victoria this has always been the case as well ie: women do their own 'back up bookings'.<br /><br />The "Women's Melb" have always used 'self referral' for other services they provide,including gynaecology.<br /><br />I am wondering if self referral has ever been used by women or if back up bookings at the "Womens" were only done by midwives. <br /><br />I am also wondering if 'self referral has been abolished altogether or if it is only for women who plan home birth and wish to have back up at the "Womens in Melbourne".<br /><br />I am also wondering if any 'women ie: consumers' were invited to attend the meeting yesterday and participate in this process.<br /><br />It may be a solution to this issueSally-Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-23597152809077547882012-06-26T17:32:20.979+10:002012-06-26T17:32:20.979+10:00Hello! Someone in my Myspace group shared this web...Hello! Someone in my Myspace group shared this website with <br />us so I came to look it over. I'm definitely enjoying the information. I'm bookmarking and will be tweeting this to my followers! Wonderful blog and terrific style and design.<br /><i>Also see my website</i> :: <b><a href="http://www.cheap-lamp-shades.com/" rel="nofollow">Lamp Shades Atlanta</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-86638646429530735102012-06-05T12:55:34.306+10:002012-06-05T12:55:34.306+10:00Dear Robyn
I would like to respond briefly to your...Dear Robyn<br />I would like to respond briefly to your challenge to "STOP requesting doctors to sign off our practice, say thank you but NO this is inappropriate, we are professionals in our own right, please recognise that."<br />I think you are referring to the requirement in the legislation for a collaborative arrangement signed by a doctor, as part of the essential elements for Medicare rebates to be accessible by women in the care of Medicare-participating midwives.<br />Having a doctor 'sign off' on a midwife's practice is, as you say, unacceptable.<br />The way some midwives are handling the collaboration determination is to ask the doctor for a referral letter, referring the woman for antenatal and postnatal midwifery services. Doctors are use to referring patients to physiotherapists and dietitians and whoever. <br />Any doctor who responds to a request for collaboration with a suggestion that she/he would need to sign off on my practice is not suitable for collaboration, imho.Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-40961996284688326142012-05-16T15:39:08.880+10:002012-05-16T15:39:08.880+10:00Annie some doctors have agreed to requests for col...Annie some doctors have agreed to requests for collaborative arrangements, for which we are very thankful.Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-39755321010412350762012-05-16T12:59:29.827+10:002012-05-16T12:59:29.827+10:00This is so sad. But shows the essence of the whole...This is so sad. But shows the essence of the whole problem. Of course doctors are not going to make collaborative arrangements with midwives. I am sure that the original collaborators in the government who put together these documents knew that, they must have had a reasonable IQ.Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-81154930566747433232012-05-16T09:31:57.527+10:002012-05-16T09:31:57.527+10:00Spot on Hayley!Spot on Hayley!Joy Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16475164378153618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354191651322376251.post-4869641729777652122012-05-16T08:49:08.023+10:002012-05-16T08:49:08.023+10:00Time for Ms. A to find a new Dr.?Time for Ms. A to find a new Dr.?Hayley Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375192714793447112noreply@blogger.com