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RCOG release: RCOG celebrates 50 years in Regent’s Park

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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is celebrating 50 years of residency at its Sussex Place quarters in Regent’s Park. 

RCOG release: Information for women on post-operative recovery launched

Recovering Well

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) launches its series of patient information leaflets aimed specifically at women recovering from gynaecological surgery, to help them plan for a return to fitness, including work. 

The Route to 27 Sussex Place - 50 years in Regent's Park

Her Majesty the Queen opening the College's new building in 1960

This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the College building in Sussex Place, but how did the College end up here, and where was the College based for the first thirty years?

New Consent Advice - Operative Vaginal Delivery

New Consent Advice

The paper provides advice for clinicians in obtaining consent of a woman undergoing operative vaginal delivery.

New Round for International Doctors Training Programme

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We had an IDTP selection panel in mid-March and all the successful applicants have been allocated to respective units.  It has now been decided to advertise a second round of selection as there seems to be a demand for IMG doctors nationally.

RCOG release: RCOG updates its guidance

Working Party Report

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) releases two Working Party reports today: Fetal Awareness and Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Abnormality.  The first updates the previous report published in 1997, while the latter replaces the 1996 report.  Both documents were commissioned by the Department of Health, following recommendations by the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee in 2008.

New Scientific Advisory Commitee Opinion Papers

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The RCOG has published two New Scientific Advisory Commitee Opinion Papers - Progress in Cervical Screening and Obstetric Impact of Treatment for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia.

Revised Green-top Guideline - Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling

New Green-top Guideline

The RCOG has published an updated version of Green-top Guideline 8 - Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling.

New Consent Advice

New Consent Advice

The RCOG has published two new Consent Advice guidelines: Laparosopic Management of Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy and Repair of Third- and Fourth-Degree Perineal Tears Following Childbirth.

RCOG release: O&G trainees say EWTD is affecting their training

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At a presentation to be delivered at the British International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology  in Belfast today, a survey of trainees will highlight how the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) has had a negative impact on junior doctor training. 

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