Statutory Framework

This assignment will explore the statutory framework for midwifery, the purpose and function of the Nursing and Midwifery council, the Midwives and Standards Rules and the NMC Code. To begin with, it will discuss what the Nursing and Midwifery Council is and why it is set in place for professionals to follow. Furthermore, go into more detail about what the NMC Code is and what the Midwives Rules and Standards are. As a final point, explain why these are important factors of the statutory framework for midwifery.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council was established on 1 April 2002, it is required by the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001. (reference midwives rules and standards) The main focus of the Nursing and Midwifery council is the regulation …show more content…
In the code there are twenty-five points which then go into further detail of how each can be achieved they are categorised into sub-sections. The first point is ‘Prioritise people’ this has been set in place in order to put the interest of individuals using the services first. They are at the centre of the care, nobody else. (reference the code website) In order to achieve this nurses or midwives need to treat everyone in their care as an individual, each have different needs and therefore need to be cared for in their individual way without being discriminated or mistreated. Also, another point in this section of the code is ‘act in the best interests of people at all time’ this section of the code may arise as being difficult for some nurses and midwives in situations where a patient has the mental capacity of making their own decisions and is refusing treatment for personal reasons but as a professional following the code it needs to be followed, which means they have to set all personal opinions to the side and respect the patient’s wishes. (reference the