At present, the ideal standards for consultant labour ward and emergency gynaecological cover cannot be achieved. While permanent solutions are being sought, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is making recommendations for the interim period, to ensure that patients receive high-quality and safe care and to provide appropriate support for trainees. In this document, the term ‘trainee’ includes locums, staff grades and others in non-consultant posts.
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