Episode 7: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - laparoscopic simulation training by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Long gynaecology waiting lists, workforce shortages and the increasing complexity of surgeries have limited residents' exposure to surgical skills practice and training. We need to reprioritise surgical training through earlier focus on endoscopic training. by increasing adaptability in training and through investment in innovative technologies that support residents in accessing training opportunities. Simulation training has become a vital tool for surgical skills acquisition, providing a safe...
BTA birth story - Jacqueline P2 by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Our future workforce faces significant challenges in meeting the demands of an evolving healthcare landscape and the increasing complexity of patient needs. We must be strategic in supporting our workforce to match changing trends bу developing strong progressive career support for each resident doctor and ensuring we proactively develop a workforce capable of managing increased surgical complexity. In this episode, we discuss the first focus of the Surgical Skills project- Workforce of the futu...
Episode 3: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - simulation and virtual learning by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
In this episode, we discuss the fourth focus of the Surgical Skills project- Lifelong learning - and what we will be working on in the next phase of the project. New consultants and specialists often face the challenge of continuing their surgical skills acquisition in an environment where surgical opportunities may belimited by clinical responsibilities, rota pressures and increasing patient demands. Protected time and support are required for ongoing surgical skills maintenance and development...
Episode 6: Knot to be missed: the RCOG surgical skills podcast - investing in the educators by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
In our first episode the surgical skills fellows (Hannah Pierce & Naomi Harvey) talk to RCOG president, Ranee Thakar, and RCOG Vice-president for education, Ian Scudamore, on how the surgical skills project came to be and their own personal experiences of surgical skills training. The following bitesize episodes will do a deeper dive into each of the five chapters of the surgical skills interim report. Highlighting the key findings and generating conversation on some of the potential solutio...
Assessments- A Trainee’s Perspective - Hannah Pierce by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Global Judgement Process - Dr Alastair Campbell FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Assessments In The O&G Curriculum - Dr Alastair Campbell FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Global Judgement Process - Dr Fiona Clarke FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
This information is for you if you have pelvic organ prolapse and want to know more about it. Links to further information are available on the RCOG website: https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/pelvic-organ-prolapse/
This information is for you if you want to know more about nausea and vomiting of pregnancy or about hyperemesis gravidarum, which is the most severe form of the condition. Links to further information are available on the RCOG website:https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/pregnancy-sickness-nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy-and-hyperemesis-gravidarum/
This information is for you if you are pregnant and are thinking of travelling by air. Links to further information are available on the RCOG website: https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/air-travel-and-pregnancy/
This information is for you if you have been diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), also known as obstetric cholestasis. Links to further information are available on the RCOG website: https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/intrahepatic-cholestasis-of-pregnancy/
This information is for you if you want to know about having a cervical stitch, which is also called cervical cerclage. Links to further information are available on the RCOG website: https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/cervical-stitch/
This information is for you if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and want information about COVID-19 infection. Links to further information are available on the RCOG website: https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/covid-19-and-pregnancy/
The O&G Curriculum 2024- Our Journey - Alec McEwan FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Redeveloping The O&G Curriculum - Alec McEwan FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Changes To Special Interest Training In Curriculum 2024 - Judith Moore FRCOG by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
This information is for you if you have been told you may have endometriosis. Links to further information are available on the RCOG website: https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/endometriosis/
This information is for you if you want to know more about eating healthily in pregnancy. It also gives you advice about using vitamin supplements before you get pregnant and during pregnancy.
This information is for you if you wish to know more about diabetes that develops in pregnancy or if you have been offered testing for gestational diabetes. It may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone who is in this situation.
A multiple pregnancy means you are having more than one baby at the same time. This is most commonly twins, but may includes triplets, or, rarely, more. This information is for you if you are having a multiple pregnancy. It may also be helpful for your partner, family or friends.
The RCOG podcast discusses living with fibroids. This condition affects 2 in 3 women, and, for some people they can really impact their lives. Dr Karen Joash discusses diagnosis, treatment and impact with Gochi Nwulu about living with this painful condition
MP3 Audio Version of Green-top Guideline No. 75, Cervical Cerclage, published February 2022 The purpose of this guideline is to review the literature and provide evidence-based guidance on the use of cerclage in women at risk of preterm birth and second trimester loss. 1. Key recommendations (0:35) 2. Background and scope (03:03) 3. Identification and assessment of evidence (05:35) 4. Definitions (07:30) 5. History-indicated cerclage (11:14) 6. Ultrasound-indicated cerclage (16:54) 6.1. When sho...
The aim of this guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations on the use of antenatal corticosteroids in women at risk of preterm birth or undergoing caesarean birth at term. 1: Key Recommendations (00:50) 2: Background and Scope (03:46 ) 3: Identification and Assessment of Evidence (06:27) 4: The Benefits of Antenatal Corticosteroids (07:30) 4.1: What are the benefits of corticosteroids in preterm labour and birth (07:35) 4.2 What are the benefits of corticosteroids in planned caesarea...
This guideline sets a series of evidence-based standards to ensure a high level and consistency of practice in the provision and performance of amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS). 1. Key recommendations (00:34) 2. Aim (02:17) 3. Background (02:52) 4. Identification and assessment of evidence (05:36) 5. How should care be organised in providing amniocentesis and CVS? (6:38) 6. What are the additional risks associated with invasive testing? (09:44) 6.1 What is the additional risk of...
Scientific Impact Paper No. 63 Elective Egg Freezing For Non-Medical Reasons by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
