Keeping the shining roads open: intuition in midwifery practice
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Medical Education Solutions Limited
Place of Publication
United Kingdom
Faculty
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
19796
Abstract
Within the midwifery profession, intuition has been discussed for many years and examined as both an obstructive and productive element of clinical practice. Intuitive ability is perceived by some to diminish the basis from which good clinical decisions are made, based upon the argument that intuitive knowledge is not evidence based. However, research has shown that midwives frequently rely on their 'gut' instincts or intuitive insights as the foundation of a judgement or action within the clinical practice setting.
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Geraghty, S., & Lauva, M. (2015). Keeping the shining roads open: intuition in midwifery practice. The Practising Midwife, 18(10), 42-45. Available here