Fonds GB 1538 RCOG/C22 - Joint working parties of the RCOG and the Royal College of Pathologists

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GB 1538 RCOG/C22

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Joint working parties of the RCOG and the Royal College of Pathologists

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  • 1988-2001 (Creation)

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1 box

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Biographical history

A joint working party on gynaecological pathology was set up on the recommendation of the RCOG's Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) under the chairmanship of Mr S C Simmons. The working party was not given precise terms of reference but invited to report on all aspects of gynaecological histopathology exclusive of cytology. It reported in July 1988. In November 1986, a joint working party on fetal and perinatal pathology was established under the chairmanship of Professor G M Stirrat. Its remit was to consider earlier recommendations on the same subject made by a SAC sub-committee on fetal and perinatal pathology which had been disbanded in March 1986. The working party produced its final report in November 1988. In 1998 a working party was formed to review and update the 1988 fetal and perinatal pathology report. The party also included a co-opted member to represent the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Its first meeting took place on 11 December 1998, with a final report published in June 2001. The working party addressed several topics, including: subspecialisation and regionalisation; minimal standards for perinatal autopsy; neural investigation; DNA imaging; the role of IT; training; ultrasound; consent; transportation of babies over long distances; funding; HIV testing; stillbirth; storage of tissue.

Archival history

Records in this series were transferred to the Archives by the Postgraduate Training Department (PGT), which was responsible for administrative work relating to the advisory appointments committees until 1993 when the Administration Department assumed responsibility. In 2000 PGT resumed responsibility for the committee related work.

GB 1538 RCOG/C22 1988-2001 fonds 1 box Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

A joint working party on gynaecological pathology was set up on the recommendation of the RCOG's Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) under the chairmanship of Mr S C Simmons. The working party was not given precise terms of reference but invited to report on all aspects of gynaecological histopathology exclusive of cytology. It reported in July 1988. In November 1986, a joint working party on fetal and perinatal pathology was established under the chairmanship of Professor G M Stirrat. Its remit was to consider earlier recommendations on the same subject made by a SAC sub-committee on fetal and perinatal pathology which had been disbanded in March 1986. The working party produced its final report in November 1988. In 1998 a working party was formed to review and update the 1988 fetal and perinatal pathology report. The party also included a co-opted member to represent the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Its first meeting took place on 11 December 1998, with a final report published in June 2001. The working party addressed several topics, including: subspecialisation and regionalisation; minimal standards for perinatal autopsy; neural investigation; DNA imaging; the role of IT; training; ultrasound; consent; transportation of babies over long distances; funding; HIV testing; stillbirth; storage of tissue.

Records in this series were transferred to the Archives by the Postgraduate Training Department (PGT), which was responsible for administrative work relating to the advisory appointments committees until 1993 when the Administration Department assumed responsibility. In 2000 PGT resumed responsibility for the committee related work.

The published reports from 1988 on gynaecological pathology and on fetal and perinatal pathology were found in the SAC files on the respective working parties (refs: B10/2/40-41). Records on the 1998 working party on fetal and perinatal pathology were transferred from the Administration Department in 2003.

Records of the Joint working parties of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Pathologists, 1988-2001, comprising copies of the final reports from joint working parties between the RCOG and the Royal College of Pathologists on gynaecological pathology and on fetal and perinatal pathology (1988). Also includes records from a joint working party in 1998 to review the work of the previous fetal and perinatal working party.

In 1999 a Disposal Agreement (DA/5) was made between the Administration Department and the College Archives to destroy unsuccessful applications.

No further accruals are expected.

As set out above in Scope and Content.

Open, although restrictions apply for items containing personal information.

Englilsh

RCOG/B3/2 have been indexed and the names of successful candidates will be found in the Index to the Guide to the College Archives.

Microfilm copies of the minute books are at MR/7 (volume I), MR/8 (volume II) and MR/9 (volume III).

Imported from the RCOG catalogue and edited by Sarah Drewery.

General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

Import: Oct 2008; edit: Feb 2009. Royal College of Pathologists Gynaecology Medical sciences Paediatrics Perinatology Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

The published reports from 1988 on gynaecological pathology and on fetal and perinatal pathology were found in the SAC files on the respective working parties (refs: B10/2/40-41). Records on the 1998 working party on fetal and perinatal pathology were transferred from the Administration Department in 2003.

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Records of the Joint working parties of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Pathologists, 1988-2001, comprising copies of the final reports from joint working parties between the RCOG and the Royal College of Pathologists on gynaecological pathology and on fetal and perinatal pathology (1988). Also includes records from a joint working party in 1998 to review the work of the previous fetal and perinatal working party.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

In 1999 a Disposal Agreement (DA/5) was made between the Administration Department and the College Archives to destroy unsuccessful applications.

Accruals

No further accruals are expected.

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As set out above in Scope and Content.

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Open, although restrictions apply for items containing personal information.

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Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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Englilsh

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RCOG/B3/2 have been indexed and the names of successful candidates will be found in the Index to the Guide to the College Archives.

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Microfilm copies of the minute books are at MR/7 (volume I), MR/8 (volume II) and MR/9 (volume III).

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Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

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