Respectful maternity care is a fundamental human right for all women. The World Health Organization defines respectful maternity care as care that maintains the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of pregnant and birthing women, ensures freedom from harm and mistreatment, enables informed choice, and provides continuous support during labour and birth.
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Most asthma care happens in the community, not in hospital. Linking families to appropriate services after discharge reinforces education, improves medication adherence, and reduces the risk of re-presentation.
While some regions have dedicated Community Asthma Programs (CAPs), all health services can support families by referring them to statewide options.
Correct inhaler and spacer technique is essential for asthma medications to work effectively. Many families and children struggle with using these devices properly. Providing families with high-quality teach back education and resources allows them to leave hospital confident in their technique and equipped to maintain it at home.
Most asthma care happens in the community – general practitioners (GPs) play a critical role in long-term management. Ensuring children see their GP within 7 days of discharge helps maintain continuity of care and reduces the risk of re-admission. Evidence shows that timely GP follow-up is linked to better asthma control and fewer hospital visits (Chen et al., 2023).
