Patient Information PampHlets

Patient Information Pamphlets

Pamphlets

RANZCOG Patient Information Pamphlets have been developed over the last two to three years. They are based on comprehensive research by experts in the field, have been extensively peer-reviewed, are written in line with current legal opinion and have been endorsed by the RANZCOG Council.

The College, with Mi-tec Publishing, has developed two new patient information pamphlets which are now available for order. The new titles are:

• Laparoscopic Treatment of Endometriosis - A Guide for Women.
• Understanding Endometriosis - A Guide for Women.

Pamphlet Topics

Topics

Patient Information Pamphlets have been released to date on the following topics:

• Abnormal Pap Smear – a Guide for Women
• Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) – a Guide on Prenatal Diagnostic Procedures
• Antenatal Care and Routine Tests During Pregnancy – a Guide for Women
• Caesarean Section – a Guide for Women
• Contraception with an Intrauterine Device
• Exercise During Pregnancy – a Guide for Women
• Fetal Monitoring
• Heavy Menstrual Bleeding – a Guide for Women
• Hypertension During Pregnancy
• Hysterectomy – a Guide for Women
• Hysteroscopy & Laparoscopy – a Guide for Women
• Instument-Assisted Delivery – the Use of Forceps or Vacuum Assistance During Labour
• Laparoscopic Treatment of Endometriosis - a Guide for Women
• Menopause – a Guide for Women
• Pain Relief during Childbirth – a Guide for Women
• Parents, Obstetricians and Childbirth: Rights and Responsibilities
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Prenatal Screening Tests for Down Syndrome and Other Conditions
• Travel during Pregnancy – a Guide for Women
• Tubal Occlusion and Vasectomy – a Guide About Female and Male Sterilisation
• Understanding Endometriosis - a Guide for Women
• Urinary Incontinence
• Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section – a Guide for Women
• Why Aren't All Babies Perfect?

Pamphlet Ordering

From Mi-tec Publishing

To order patient information pamphlets, please contact:

Mi-tec Medical Publishing
PO Box 24
Camberwell VIC 3124

Pamphlet Order Form

Alternatively, you may download the order form, complete it and fax or mail to Mi-tec Medical Publishing (see above).

Obstetric packs for order

Fellows and Diplomates can order small quantities of the College's new patient information pamphlets from Mi-tec Publishing (not just bulk orders of the same pamphlet), along with small quantities of other titles.

For example, an obstetric pack could consist of the following:

• Ten copies of Instrument-assisted Delivery. The Use of Forceps or Vacuum - assistance during Labour – A Guide for Women.

• Ten copies of Caesarean Section – A Guide for Women.

• Ten copies of Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS).

• Ten copies of Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section – A Guide for Women.

• Ten copies of Exercise during Pregnancy – A Guide for Women.

Disclaimer

Please note

The information in these patient information pamphlets is general and does not contain all known facts about the treatment or complaint. The benefits and risks of the treatment will depend on your medical condition and may vary from person to person. These pamphlets are not a substitute for advice from your doctor. Your doctor will answer your questions about diagnosis and treatment.

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