A much valued tool that also brings ethical dilemmas - a qualitative study of Norwegian midwives' experiences and views on the role of obstetric ultrasound

• Main Authors: Annika Åhman (Author), Kristina Edvardsson (Author), Tove Anita Fagerli (Author), Elisabeth Darj (Author), Sophia Holmlund (Author), Rhonda Small (Author), Ingrid Mogren (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Midwives are the main providers of routine antenatal care services including the routine ultrasound examination in Norway. The ultrasound examination can be perceived by expectant parents not only as a medical examination but also as a social event facilitating attachment to thei...