HI Sarah,
I agree with Bob’s advice I would probably refer on to OHP for
final decision and it depends what the university can accommodate in terms of
reasonable adjustments and what the balance of theory to practice is particularly
within the first year or so. I did come across an interesting NMC document
recently which I have attached. It is a literature review regarding reasonable
adjustments in nursing and midwifery. This may be helpful.
Regards
Bev
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Hi Sarah,
This falls into the sphere of 'fitness to practice'.
Personally it would be one occasion where I would 'slope shoulders' and
hand-off to an OH physician to make the decision.
Regards, Bob
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Dear
List
I
would be most grateful for any advice in regards to the following issue,
How
long would a potential student need to be seizure free prior to being accepted
to undertake their midwifery training?
I
have an application from a student whose last seizure was only 2 months ago,
she has been on treatment since January. My instinct is to advise the school to
defer her place, but any other views would be welcome.
Many
thanks
Sarah
Sarah
Flower
Occupational
Health Adviser
University
of East Anglia
Norwich
NR4
7TJ
Tel:
01603 592174
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