Synopsis
Concerned about her practical skills, a new Midwife practices a cervical sweep exam with a doll.
- Programme: Saving Our Nurses
- Episode: 2
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2020
- Nursing & Midwifery | Antenatal Care and the Role of the Midwife
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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