国内外助产法律发展历程及我国助产立法策略分析

Analysis of midwifery legislative strategies in China and the review of development process ofmidwifery legislation home and abroad

目的回顾国内外助产法律发展的历程，分析我国目前助产立法的有效策略。方法应用文献回顾总结了国内外助产立法历史与现状，通过焦点小组访谈得到助产立法的策略建议。结果我国法律法规中缺乏对于助产士的准入、考核及管理等方面的明确规定，而许多发达国家在助产领域已经建立起了较为完善的法律体系。我国助产立法应选择合理的定位和层级，从明确助产士定义、权利与义务、准入及管理制度等方面人手。结论我国助产专业的法制化建设亟待发展，应在现有法律的基础上逐步推进助产立法的建设和完善。做好助产与相关行业的协调发展。

Objective To review the midwifery legislation history in the world, and explore the effective strategies for midwifery legislation in China. Methods Literature review and focus group interview were employed to summarize the development process of midwifery legislation home and abroad and the strategies for midwifery legislation in China. Results Many developed countries had developed legal system in midwifery field, however, the legislation related to midwifery access, examination and management was inadequate in China. Midwifery legislation in China should choose reasonable positioning and level, and begin from the definition of midwifery, right and obligation, admission and management system. Conclusions The construction of midwifery legislation system is necessary in China. Legislators should construct and improve the midwifery legislation based on the existing law, and provide good environment for the harmonious development of midwifery and its related industrv.