Resident consultant cover may become part of 21st century maternity care, but it is not a panacea.
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Authors
- Prior, M; Draycott, T; Burden, C
- Source
- BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Aug2017, Vol. 124 Issue 9, p1332-1332. 2p.
- Subject
- *MATERNAL health services
*MOTHERHOOD
*MEDICAL economics
*MEDICAL care
*DELIVERY (Obstetrics)
*MEDICAL consultants
*OBSTETRICS
*PHYSICIANS
- Language
- ISSN
- 1470-0328
The article provides information on involvement of resident consultant cover in maternity care as part of 21st century health services. Topics discussed include recommendations from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), health economics evaluation, and assisstance of maternity staffing.