Dariusz W Mazurkiewic
Title: Co-operation between midwives and medical doctors in the face of a terrorist threat
Biography
Biography: Dariusz W Mazurkiewic
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: At present, in the event of a mass terrorist attack, the possibility of a pregnant, birthing or postpartum woman and her newborn obtaining proper medical attention from a midwife is questionable. This situation is certainly a new challenge for midwives and physicians in Poland. The raised factors are vital issues and not limited to European Union. The main subject shall be adopted as a global problem.
Purpose of this study: The purpose of this study is to describe legal regulations defining the autonomy and scope of midwives duties to be a qualified independent medical professional to assist a pregnant, birthing and postpartum woman, her unborn child and/or her newborn, in an extreme situation, such as a terrorist attack.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: It was conducted that research-based analysis of the source materials consisting of the data derives from Supreme Chamber of Nurses and Midwives in Poland; National Council of Nurses and Midwives in Poland; Gazette of the Republic of Poland, Journal of Laws of 20 October 2015, Pos. 1739; Gazette of the Republic of Poland, Journal of Laws of 05 June 2012, Pos. 631; the European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015; the EU law in force in Poland (European Commission, DIRECTIVE 2005/36/EC National legislation: Law of 15 July 2011 on Nurse and Midwife Professions); curriculum outlines for professional midwifery higher education in Poland; scientific literature and recommendations.
Findings: In the study it was found a terrorist threat as a gap in the teaching of obstetrics and midwifery; restricted availability of pharmacological agents for use by midwives in event of a terrorist attack; lack of authorizations under a midwife license to perform perimortem Caesarean delivery (PMCD) in event of a terrorist attack.
Conclusions: A new implications are necessary for policy and practice to keep midwives in their profession to provide adequate quality and quantity of health care in event of a terrorist attack