Both Australia and New Zealand are governed by regulatory ...

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Both Australia and New Zealand are governed by regulatory frameworks designed to protect the public from harm by ensuring that:
 
  a. midwives' practice is controlled by the government.
  b. midwives are appropriately qualified, competent and safe to practise midwifery.
  c. midwives are empowered to meet the expectations of the healthcare system.
  d. act autonomously in order to reduce and challenge barriers to effective communication and understanding.

Question 2

In Australia, issues that continue to challenge midwifery's capacity to fulfil its professional status in Australia include:
 
  a. educational process, body of knowledge, discretionary authority and judgment, and cohesive professional organisation.
  b. autonomy, educational process, body of knowledge, discretionary authority and judgment.
  c. educational process, body of knowledge, professional judgment and cohesive professional organisation.
  d. educational process, ability to conduct research, discretionary authority and judgment, and cohesive professional organisation.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A