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Developing RCOG patient information: group B streptococcus infection in babies

^1. Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12 0HS, UK Email: apcockell{at}btinternet.com (corresponding author)
^2. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 27 Sussex Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RG, UK
^3. St Michael’s Hospital, University of Bristol, Southwell Street, Bristol BS2 8EG, UK

Key content:

• 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.

Keywords Green-top guidelines / group B streptococcus / patient information / screening