These are a couple of papers from the Glasgow study which may be of interest
Helen
Young D, Lees A, Twaddle S. (1997) The costs to the NHS of maternity care:
midwife managed vs shared. British Journal of Midwifery 5, 8 465 - 472.
Young D, Shields N, Holmes A, Turnbull A, Twaddle S. (1997) A new style of
midwife managed antenatal care- costs to women and satisfaction. British
Journal of Midwifery 5, 9 540-545.
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From: Deborah [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 5:36 PM
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Subject: economics
Happy New Year to All
Is anyone aware of any economic evaluations that have been carried out on
midwife led units/birth centres with or without the comparator being a
consultant led unit?
In anticipation of a great response. Deborah Caine.
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