You should provide a brief summary of how you searched for the evidence relevant to this dilemma. This should include the databases searched, key words used, results found and how you selected your chosen articles. These might include local and national guidelines, professional recommendations, primary and secondary research studies. Select 2-3 primary/secondary research studies along with national guidelines and professional recommendations for your essay. You should discuss your findings and clearly present any issues. Consider how the findings are applied to midwifery practice. How would you share this information with women to facilitate informed choice and safe care. This would include making recommendations for safe care. For example, you may need to consider your choice of language, the woman’s understanding and whether any additional information would be required (such as relevant information resources for women). The most appropriate timing and setting of information giving should be considered also. Following this you should then consider whether any extra information is required to help inform and support women’s decision – making. Are there gaps or areas where the evidence is unclear or nonspecific. Consider whether referral and liaising with other members of the multi-professional team may be necessary, for example the consultant midwife, neonatologist, consultant obstetrician or specialist midwifery team. Conclusion You should not introduce any new ideas or evidence within your conclusion and instead use your conclusion to summarize your review, findings, and implications for practice.
