>From: Cohen, Autumn [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: 07 October 2004 02:52
>To: nmoffice
>Subject: Research Inquiry
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>My name is Autumn Cohen, and I am assisting Professor Bill McCool,
Director
>of the Nurse-Midwifery program at the University of Pennsylvania, in
a
>research project. We are seeking your assistance in an inquiry
regarding
>our research.
>
>Professor McCool is trying to determine the repercussions of negative
>outcomes on midwives in different countries around the world.
Specifically,
>if a midwife experiences a maternal or fetal loss, what happens to
the
>midwife? Is a lawsuit brought against her? Does the government
revoke her
>license? Is she allowed to continue practicing?
>
>We are seeking as many national protocols or trends as possible. If
you
>could direct me to these resources, I would be very grateful. If you
are
>aware of any national protocols or trends, I would really appreciate
you
>sharing with me both the nation and it's protocol/trend.
>
>I am extremely appreciative of your time and assistance.
>
>With best regards,
>Autumn Cohen, Registered Nurse
>
>Nurse-Miwifery Master's Student
>University of Pennsylvania
>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
>USA