professional midwifery standards

 Record-Keeping and Documentation Standards

Inadequate or incomplete records can have serious legal consequences. Our team assesses whether midwifery notes, electronic records, and clinical documentation meet national standards. We review compliance against regulatory expectations, such as the NMC Code, ensuring an independent midwifery view on whether records reflect the care provided accurately and transparently.

 Supervision and Support of Student Midwives

Effective supervision is fundamental to the safety of mothers and babies, as well as the professional development of student midwives. Our expert midwives can examine the systems in place, evaluate training standards, and provide insights into any alleged shortcomings in mentorship and supervision of student midwives.

 Safe Staffing and Escalation Procedures

Maternity staffing levels and robust escalation processes are essential for high-quality maternity care. At Kelly Parker Medicolegal Midwifery Experts, we can scrutinise staffing ratios, escalation policies, and staffing reports to assess whether the organisation followed recognised frameworks for maternity staffing. Our midwifery expertise brings clarity to whether staff shortages or flawed escalation contributed to any adverse outcomes.

  Adherence to National Guidelines

Compliance with guidelines from NICE, NMC, and other national authorities underpins safe maternity care. Our experts benchmark midwifery actions and decisions against these standards, ensuring your case receives robust and compliant expert reports to inform your legal case.

 Duty of Candour and Family Communication

Open and honest communication is a professional obligation and a regulatory standard. We review policies and incident records to assess how well midwives complied with their duty of candour, particularly in the context of adverse events.