The Professional and Legal Relationship Between a Certified Nurse-midwife and Their Obstetrician/Gynecologist Physician Colleagues.

The article describes the relationship between a certified nurse-midwife and their supervising obstetrician. The article deals with the relationship of both parties and the requirement of a collaborative agreement in a majority of states. The legal responsibilities of both the certified nurse-midwife and obstetrician are discussed and how it impacts both providers.