Council précis, September 2017
Précis from the Council meeting which took place on 22 and 23 September 2017
Abortion decriminalisation
Following consultation with UK members, Council voted strongly in support of a position statement supporting the removal of criminal sanctions
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Key messages
UK O&G services are being delivered safely but the pressure is rising on all staff involved
To manage obstetric and gynaecology care, units must address workforce issues in a safe and sustainable way
9 out of 10 obstetric units report a gap in
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Menopause and women’s health in later life
Welcome to our information hub about women’s health around the menopause and beyond, addressing topics women have told us are most important at this stage of life and directing you to resources to support self-care and your conversations with healthcare
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RCOG World Congress: Dr Mark Slack
When women become victims of war, by Dr Mark Slack, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
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The RCOG/RANZCOG host World Congress in Brisbane, stimulating a discussion about women’s health globally
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) host a joint World Congress in Brisbane, Australia on 12th-15th April 2015.
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Clinical Indicators Programme
The Clinical Indicators Programme consists of a number of projects aiming to develop clinically relevant, methodologically robust performance indicators for obstetric and gynaecological care using currently available data.
This information will be used
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Supporting our Doctors
Alison WrightRCOG Vice President, UK & Global MembershipChair, Supporting our Doctors Task Group
As the professional body for the O&G profession, there is an important role for the College to play in better supporting doctors, and their
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Essential Obstetric Skills
Goal: Increasing the number of patients receiving improved level of obstetric care at health facilities
Duration: 1 year programme
Partner: Kitovu Health Care Complex, Masaka District and Masaka Regional Referral Hospital
Funder: Tropical Health &
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Core module 1: Clinical skills
The clinical skills core module will help you understand and demonstrate the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to perform assessment of women by means of clinical history taking and physical examination.
Available resources
A list
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Core module 19: Developing professionalism
The developing professionalism core module will help you understand the skills and qualities required to be become a consultant and to develop the communication, team working and team leadership skills required.
Available resources
A list of all RCOG
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