Critical Care Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetric Critical Care Safety

Obstetrics and gynaecology (British English) or obstetrics and gynaecology (American English) is a medical specialty that includes the two subspecialties of obstetrics (which deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynaecology (which deals with the health of the female reproductive system, including the vaginal, uterine, ovarian, and breast health). During and after residency, there is no worldwide or national standard for OB-GYN courses. Hospitals and universities implement care and provider education with varying objectives in mind, with some focusing on meeting their governing body's regulations while others going above and above to set a precedent with the care they deliver. However, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) encourages OB-GYN care professionals to provide care that is inclusive of all people, especially lesbian and bisexual women, as well as transgender and gender diverse people

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Tim David

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