Scope of Nursing & Midwifery
This session explores the evolving scope of practice for nurses and midwives across diverse clinical, community, and policy settings. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, expanded diagnostics, and leadership roles. Presenters will highlight global regulatory frameworks and examine how task-shifting and skill-mixing can improve access to care. The session encourages a broader understanding of how professional roles are adapting to meet public health needs.
Tracks:
Track 5.1: Expanding roles in diagnostics and treatment
Track 5.2: Nurse-midwife roles in public health
Track 5.3: Legal boundaries and regulatory challenges
Track 5.4: Task-shifting in underserved settings
Track 5.5: Global comparison of scopes and standards