RCOG SUPPORT TOOLS RCOG Information sheet Published in June 2013
Group B streptococcus (GBS) infection in newborn babies
Who is this information for?
In the UK, the revalidation of specialists is central to this process. We’ve produced advice and guidance about what revalidation means, how it works and what our membership can do to prepare for the annual appraisals that currently form its backbone. We’ve also set up a
A key element of revalidation is a record of each specialist’s continuing professional development (CPD). We’ve improved our e-portfolio resource, where specialists can log their CPD activities, to provide for summaries of annual appraisals and the results of patient and colleague questionnaires. We’re also reviewing The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG), our CPD journal, to see how we might use it to help specialists with revalidation.
What is this information for?
In the UK, the revalidation of specialists is central to this process. We’ve produced advice and guidance about what revalidation means, how it works and what our membership can do to prepare for the annual appraisals that currently form its backbone. We’ve also set up a
A key element of revalidation is a record of each specialist’s continuing professional development (CPD). We’ve improved our e-portfolio resource, where specialists can log their CPD activities, to provide for summaries of annual appraisals and the results of patient and colleague questionnaires. We’re also reviewing The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG), our CPD journal, to see how we might use it to help specialists with revalidation.
How is GBS detected?
for doctors and the need to educate women about their own health. And it recognises the central role that e-learning will play in delivering education and training to our membership.
We’ve made good progress, particularly in lifelong learning, with the new CPD working party and an expansion of the Advanced Training Skills Modules. We’re also exploring radical changes to the curriculum, including training in non- technical skills such as teamwork and communication.
What could GBS mean fro my baby?
Meanwhile, a long-planned review of the MRCOG exams shared not only the same values as Tomorrow’s Specialist but also its approach, with a working party that included specialists from other disciplines, trainees and non-clinicians.
input from non-clinicians. The review also proposes more robust training for examiners and a tiered pricing model for international candidates.
Latest RCOG guidance GREEN-TOP GUIDELINE NO. 45
Birth After Previous Caesarean Birth This revised Green-top Guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on the options for birth after previous caesarean delivery. It considers factors that affect women’s suitability for vaginal birth, including type of caesarean scar and number of previous caesarean deliveries. The guideline also provides guidance on antenatal care, counselling – including a summary of the risks and benefits for each option and a birth choices pathway as an appendix – and intrapartum care.
http://bit.ly/1YQk0DC
SCIENTIFIC IMPACT PAPER NO. 17 The Role of Bariatric Surgery in
Improving Reproductive Health This updated opinion paper seeks to evaluate the impact of bariatric surgery on reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes, as well as outcomes for the offspring. Most of the evidence presented suggests that bariatric surgery may have a favourable effect on these, but some studies have suggested an increased risk of small-for-gestational-age and preterm birth, and there were mixed findings on long-term outcomes in the offspring. Further research into the effect of different procedures, and the relative importance of weight loss compared with cardiometabolic changes on these outcomes is suggested.
http://bit.ly/1ZkVpHb
Smoking and pregnancy Patient Information leaflet published
A new RCOG leaflet for women and those who care for them has been published on smoking and pregnancy which can be found at
www.rcog.org.uk/smokingandpregnancy. For the full range of our Patient
Information resources to help women better understand their own health, including O&G conditions, treatments, procedures and healthy lifestyle information, please visit:
http://bit.ly/1RCQJXv
Recovering well from gynaecological procedures – information for patients available
The College has recently revised eight Patient Information leaflets designed to help women understand their recovery from the following procedures: • Abdominal hysterectomy • Laparoscopic hysterectomy • Vaginal hysterectomy • Mid urethral sling for stress urinary incontinence
• Endometrial ablation • Laparoscopy • Pelvic floor repair operation • Surgical management of miscarriage
As well as electronic PDF leaflets, which can be printed off for patients, the information is now available as videos and with written
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captions and British Sign Language. These resources have been developed
as part of a health equity project led by the College’s Women’s Network to increase access to our Patient Information,
especially for women who may face communication barriers. You can find these products at
www.rcog.org.uk/recoveringwell.
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Scientific Impact P ne 2013
Scientific Impact Paper No. 40 June 2013
Caesarean Section for Placenta Praevia
Consent Advise No. 12 October 2013
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Green–top Guideline No. 31 2013
2nd Edition I February 2013
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Cardiac Disease and Pregnancy regnegnancy
Good Practice No. 13 October 2013
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