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- 1975-1982 (Creation)
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5 folders, 1 volume
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Biographical history
The RCOG working party and confidential enquiry into laparoscopy was formed under the chairmanship of G V P Chamberlain in order to conduct an investigation into the use of laparoscopy within the United Kingdom. The College was to be assisted by the DHSS, which agreed to handle all data processing and analysis, and by the Defence Societies, which were to help finance printing and postage (see first meeting, 10 June 1975, in minute book: Archives reference M21M/1 p. 1). Although the working party produced its final report in 1978, and no minutes appear to have survived after 1977, it continued to carry out its investigations until 1982.
Archival history
GB 1538 M21 1975-1982 Collection (fonds) 5 folders, 1 volume Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The RCOG working party and confidential enquiry into laparoscopy was formed under the chairmanship of G V P Chamberlain in order to conduct an investigation into the use of laparoscopy within the United Kingdom. The College was to be assisted by the DHSS, which agreed to handle all data processing and analysis, and by the Defence Societies, which were to help finance printing and postage (see first meeting, 10 June 1975, in minute book: Archives reference M21M/1 p. 1). Although the working party produced its final report in 1978, and no minutes appear to have survived after 1977, it continued to carry out its investigations until 1982.
It is not known when or by whom the material was passed to the Archives, but as the series comprises the correspondence and papers of the Chairman, the records were probably maintained and transferred by the department (probably the Administration Department) in the College which provided secretarial support to Professor Chamberlain.
Papers of the RCOG Gynaecological laparoscopy and confidential enquiry into laparoscopy working party, comprising Professor Chamberlain's correspondence and papers, 1977-1981, his signed copies of the working party's minutes, 1975-1977, a copy of the report of the working party, Gynaecological Laparoscopy: report on the Confidential Enquiry into Gynaecological Laparoscopy conducted by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in co-operation with the Department of Health and Social Security and the Medical Defence Union, Medical Protection Society, the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland, Apr 1978, and copies of two reviews of laparoscopy equipment undertaken by the working party in 1980 and 1982.
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English
A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
RCOG Archives hold a microfilm copy of the minute book of the working party, 1975-1977, at MR/4.
RCOG Archives hold a draft of the 1980 Review of laparoscopy equipment available in the United Kingdom is contained in a Scientific Advisory and Pathology Committee file at B10/9/6.
Compiled by Clare Cowling, Archivist, RCOG. National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000. February 2001 Associations Chamberlain , Geoffrey Victor Price , b 1930 , obstetrician and gynaecologist DHSS , Department of Health and Social Security x Department of Health and Social Security Gynaecology Health services Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland Medical Defence Union Medical equipment Medical Protection Society Medical sciences Medical technology Medical treatment Organizations Professional associations Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists x British College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Scientific equipment Social sciences Social welfare Surgery Therapy Equipment
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
It is not known when or by whom the material was passed to the Archives, but as the series comprises the correspondence and papers of the Chairman, the records were probably maintained and transferred by the department (probably the Administration Department) in the College which provided secretarial support to Professor Chamberlain.
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Papers of the RCOG Gynaecological laparoscopy and confidential enquiry into laparoscopy working party, comprising Professor Chamberlain's correspondence and papers, 1977-1981, his signed copies of the working party's minutes, 1975-1977, a copy of the report of the working party, Gynaecological Laparoscopy: report on the Confidential Enquiry into Gynaecological Laparoscopy conducted by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in co-operation with the Department of Health and Social Security and the Medical Defence Union, Medical Protection Society, the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland, Apr 1978, and copies of two reviews of laparoscopy equipment undertaken by the working party in 1980 and 1982.
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No further accruals are expected.
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Open 20 years after last date on file
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Copyright: vested in the College.
Language of material
- English
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- Latin
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English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
RCOG Archives hold a draft of the 1980 Review of laparoscopy equipment available in the United Kingdom is contained in a Scientific Advisory and Pathology Committee file at B10/9/6.
Finding aids
A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
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Existence and location of copies
RCOG Archives hold a microfilm copy of the minute book of the working party, 1975-1977, at MR/4.
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- Organizations » Associations
- Health services
- Scientific equipment » Medical equipment
- Medical sciences
- Medical technology
- Therapy » Medical treatment
- Organizations
- Organizations » Associations » Professional associations
- Scientific equipment
- Social sciences
- Social welfare
- Medical sciences » Surgery
- Therapy
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National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000.
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- English