In 2010 Australian midwives became eligible for Medicare Provider numbers and the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). This means that:
a. as soon as they register with AHPRA, midwives can prescribe medications.
b. midwives have to enter into collaborative agreements with doctors in order the use the scheme.
c. all midwives can now work independently.
d. PBS arrangements are an agreement between the midwife and each state/territory government.
ANS: B
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