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Developing RCOG patient information: group B streptococcus infection in babies
Author(s) -
Cockell Anna,
Arnold Lucy,
Overton Caroline
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.10.3.171.27420
Subject(s) - feeling , medicine , duty , obstetrics and gynaecology , family medicine , group b , health professionals , streptococcus , obstetrics , health care , nursing , pediatrics , pregnancy , psychology , social psychology , philosophy , theology , biology , bacteria , economics , genetics , economic growth
• The RCOG publishes patient information based on its Green‐top Guidelines. • Discussion of the prevention of group B streptococcus infection in newborn babies evokes strong feelings in women and healthcare professionals.Learning objectives:• To be aware of the importance of patient information and its use in clinical practice. • To show how women's views contribute to the production of patient information.Ethical issues:• Does the RCOG have a duty to ensure patient information is available in all UK maternity units? • Do clinicians have a duty to inform women, and do women have a right to be informed, about private testing when the National Health Service does not recommend national screening?Please cite this article as: Cockell A, Arnold L, Overton C. Developing RCOG patient information: group B streptococcus infection in babies. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2008;10:171–176.