As soon as circumstances require, the midwife must offer to consult a doctor.
She must accept any consultation with a doctor requested by the patient or her relatives.
In either case, she may suggest the name of a doctor but must take account of the patient’s wishes and accept, unless there is a serious reason, the doctor suggested to her.
If the midwife does not feel that she should agree with the choice expressed by the patient or her relatives, she may withdraw when she considers that continuity of care is assured.
She does not owe anyone an explanation for her refusal.