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  • Title: Planning birth centres.
    Author: Linder-Pelz S, Schmiede A.
    Journal: Aust Health Rev; 1988; 11(3):211-7. PubMed ID: 10303092.
    Abstract:
    This paper draws attention to the different definitions of 'birth centre', and the lack of consensus regarding the physical and organisational characteristics that distinguish a birth centre from conventional labour suites. Two case studies of decision-making about the location of a new birth centre are presented; they illustrate the need to take account of the views of each client and professional group concerned. The need for integrating organisational development with physical planning procedures is emphasised.
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