NASOG

Earlier this month I spent several weeks in the UK and took the opportunity to meet with some key individuals in British maternity and health care. During a visit to Westminster, I had the privilege of meeting with two Members of Parliament who also happen to be doctors: Dr Zubir Ahmed MP, a vascular surgeon and former UK Health Minister, and Dr Simon Opher MP MBE, a general practitioner with experience in obstetrics and gynaecology. Although we practise on opposite sides of the world, we...

We write to raise a matter of serious concern requiring urgent attention. During the past week, the Presidents of RANZCP and RANZCOG; acting in their official capacities, were directly involved in organising and promoting a fundraiser for the Australian Labor Party (see the screenshot above). While the event was cancelled after concerns were raised by members, there has been no response from either College. The existence of this event raises significant legal, ethical and governance questions...

NASOG represents all specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists across Australia, whether you work in private practice, public practice, subspecialty practice, academia, training, metropolitan centres or rural and regional communities. Every conversation, meeting, submission and enquiry is directed towards one goal: ensuring the voice of specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists is heard. Advocacy is most effective when someone in the room is asking the hard questions. Representation Where...