Life-saving skills training for midwives: report on the Ghanaian experience
Taylor, J.E.
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 38 Suppl: S41-S43
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-7292 PMID: 1354182 DOI: 10.1016/0020-7292(92)90029-iDocument Number: 338404
The shortage of rural-based physicians in Ghana has led to a decision to provide short term courses to rural midwives on the treatment of those obstetric conditions that are the main causes of maternal mortality. A description of this ongoing training is provided.
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