DrVanessa Watkins

My research aims to improve the quality, safety and experience of healthcare. My research focus is to embed best practice for decision-making during childbearing using shared (informed) decision-making and inter-professional collaboration, underpinned by principles of equity, epistemic justice and respect. As a clinician, I draw upon extensive experience as a nurse and midwife, working in multiple clinical and professional leadership roles to support expert clinical practice, to build the future healthcare workforce and to inform policy. My research goal is to continue to promote health and wellbeing through person-centred healthcare based upon equity and respect.