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Midwives must be operating at a full and expanded scope of practice. This expanded scope will reduce the need for avoidable consultations with doctors, while providing more responsive and seamless care. This expanded scope is consistent with midwifery training and experience across the country.
We recommend:
• A broader and increased prescribing ability.
• Increased ability to order laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Broader vaccination scope.
• Consultation with midwives at provincial, territorial, and local levels to determine additional expansions in scope.