Professor of Midwifery at Griffith University Mary Sidebotham has been appointed to the review of obstetrics and gynaecology surgical services in Mackay HHS.
Chief Executive Lisa Davies Jones said she had sought the appointment of a senior and experienced midwife external to Mackay HHS to be part of the review to provide advice on cases where there is an interface of midwifery and medical care.
“As a registered midwife/nurse with more than 35 years’ experience I am confident Dr Sidebotham (PhD) has the expertise for this role,” Ms Davies Jones said.
Dr Sidebotham has been instrumental in developing maternity services and designing midwifery education programs within the United Kingdom and Australia.
She has an extensive track record of interdisciplinary collaboration and communication with communities and service providers to ensure women can access appropriate maternity services.
She is also a member of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Committee and is an expert panel member for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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