Lesley Barclay

Main Article Content Caroline Homer Gregory Davis Peter Petocz Lesley Barclay Deborah Matha Michael Chapman Keywords birth centres, caesarean section, low-risk Abstract A number of birth centres were established in New South Wales as a result of the Shearman Report (NSW Health Department 1989).

Understanding non-vaccinating parents’ views to inform and improve clinical encounters: a qualitative study in an Australian community Catherine Helps1, Julie Leask2, Lesley Barclay1, Stacy Carter3 1 University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia 2 Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia 3 Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values (ACHEEV), School of Health and...

Variation in rates of obstetric intervention, including caesarean section, were recently cited by the Grattan Institute’s Dr Stephen Duckett when suggesting that a new Code of Conduct for doctors should include a focus on over-intervention. In the article below, Emeritus Professor Lesley Barclay AO, Professor Hannah Dahlen and Dr Nigel Lee argue that concerted efforts to reduce caesarean section rates in Australia would bring benefits for women, babies and those who fund health services.