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Health and Social Care Bill 2010-12

manager — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:04:00 +0000

LATEST 27/03: The Health and Social Care Bill has Royal Assent. For more information, click here.

09/03: Click here to view the statement on the EGM results.

01/03: Click here to view the letter from the President on the EGM.

14/02: Click here to view the call for an EGM.

13/02: Click here to view an update from the President on College views about the Bill sent to all Fellows, members and Trainees.

BJOG release: Emotional distress is key reason why parents choose not to have a post-mortem following a stillbirth

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:08:35 +0100

Emotional distress and a long wait for results are the most common reasons why parents choose not to have a post-mortem following a stillbirth finds a new study published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

RCOG Annual General Meeting - Saturday 26 May 2012

David Kelly — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:05:02 +0100

The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the RCOG on Saturday, 26th May at 9 am.

TOG release: Not enough is known about prescription drug use in pregnancy, say experts

Naomi Weston — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:50:49 +0100

Prescription drug use during pregnancy is prevalent, however, not enough is known about the adverse effects they may have on the developing fetus, concludes a new review published in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG) today.

TOG release: Starting puberty very early carries risks of psychological problems, suggests new review

Naomi Weston — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:31:37 +0100

Girls who start puberty very early are more likely to have psychological problems and be at risk of sexual abuse and early pregnancy, suggests a new review published today in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG).

Retired Fellows and Members Society (RFMS) Autumn 2012 Meeting

David Kelly — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:56:13 +0100

The Autumn 2012 meeting of the RFMS will be held in London on Friday the 2nd November at the RCOG.

RCOG release: Early referral of maternal sepsis could be life saving, say new guidelines

Naomi Weston — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:47:10 +0100

Healthcare professionals should be aware of the symptoms of maternal sepsis and early referral to hospital may be life saving, say two new guidelines published today by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

BJOG release: Early Menopause linked to higher risk of osteoporosis, fracture and mortality

Naomi Weston — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:10:22 +0100

Women who go through the menopause early are nearly twice as likely to suffer from osteoporosis in later life, suggests new research published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

StratOG is now a member benefit

Naomi Weston — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:41:14 +0100

Fellows, Members and registered trainees of the RCOG who are up to date with their subscription fees can now access StratOG Core Training eTutorials, something previously charged for, as a benefit of membership.

Regional College Adviser Election Results 2012

David Kelly — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:01:41 +0100

The RCOG are pleased to announce the results of the 2012 Elections and all 10 Regional College Advisers have been re-elected for a further three year term from 1 June 2012.