Critical thinking in midwifery practice: A conceptual model

- Critical thinking is essential for safe, effective midwifery practice.
- Understanding critical thinking in midwifery practice makes processes explicit.
- Three new tools are available to measure critical thinking in midwifery practice.
- A 4 phase conceptual model of critical thinking in midwifery practice is presented.
- The model can be used in practice and education to understand midwifery thinking.