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This course is part of the RCOG Core Knowledge series.

Safety of operative interventions, postoperative recovery and long term results depend to a significant degree on perioperative care. Adopting a structured approach to patient selection, organising preoperative investigations, patient counseling and consent, planning of surgery and execution of the plan are important skills gynecological surgeons should possess in order to achieve an optimal outcome of surgery and high patient satisfaction. These skills are built by studying current evidence-based practice and developing an appropriate approach.

This course is developed with the aim of helping you explore current evidence in the preoperative management of gynaecological patients. This will allow you to assess and proactively minimise risks and complications, enabling you to develop and monitor an appropriate plan for reducing risks.

 

 

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

  • describe the basics of preparation of the patient for theatre
  • recognise the role that human factors may play
  • discuss the importance of DVT prophylaxis
  • explain the importance of tailoring required preoperative investigations based on the the woman’s condition and the operation required
  • demonstrate understanding of the seriousness of surgery for elderly women and women with comorbidities
Mohamed Allam (2016, 2022)
This course is intended to help clinicians gain core knowledge for O&G training and the MRCOG examinations.

The content of this course relates to the following Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and key skills:

CiP 1: Clinical skills and patient care
Relevant to all key skills

CiP 2: Working in health organisations
Adheres to legal, professional requirements
Understands ethical principles
Participates in clinical governance processes

CiP 3: Leadership
Manages stress and fatigue
Effective use of resources

CiP 4: Quality Improvement
Relevant to all key skills

CiP 5: Human factors
Understanding of human factors in adverse events
Team working
Understands systems and organisational factors

CiP 6: Developing self & others
Develops people
Promotes excellence
Performance management

CiP 7: Innovation and research
Critical thinking

CiP 8: Educator
Supervises and appraises

CiP 9: Emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy
Manages non-pregnancy vaginal bleeding
Manages acute infections
Manages complications of treatment
Manages acute gynaecological workload

CiP 11: Non-emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy
Manages abnormal vaginal bleeding
Manages pelvic masses

CiP 12: Non-emergency obstetrics
Manages pre-existing medical conditions in the pregnant woman
Manages conditions arising in pregnancy

CiP 13: Non-discrimination and inclusion
Awareness of social wellbeing

CiP 14: Health promotion
Promotes a healthy lifestyle
Promotes illness prevention
Understands impact of policy

Further details about each CiP can be found within the O&G Core Curriculum 2024 Definitive Document, available here.

Product Details:

Product Name Price
Preparation of the patient for theatre - 12 Month Access £50.40

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