Which of the following does not apply to autonomy in midwifery practice?
a. Midwifery is self-regulating.
b. Midwifery has its own distinct body of knowledge.
c. Midwifery actions are the result of reactive and unconscious behaviour.
d. Midwifery is self-determining in its educational pathways and philosophy.
ANS: C
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