Obstetricians are taking acting workshops with coaches from the Abbey Theatre in Dublin to improve communication with distressed patients. Obstetricians are taking acting workshops with coaches from the Abbey Theatre in Dublin to improve communication with distressed patients. Leading doctors take part in role play with the drama teachers from the national theatre - acting out real life scenarios where there have been tragedies on maternity wards. Many upset and distressed women inundated the RTÉ radio programme 'Liveline' over the past fortnight, many recounting traumatic stories. The National Maternity Strategy, when implemented, will result in a long overdue and much needed fundamental change in the configuration of maternity services, said the association.

Source: Irish Independent April 13, 2019 01:41 UTC