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Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
27 Sussex Place
Regent's Park
London
NW1 4RG
Tel: 020 7772 6200
Fax: 020 7723 0575
Web: www.rcog.org.uk
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is a professional body. The RCOG is dedicated to the encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
They have some information for patients at www.rcog.org.uk/womens-health/patient-information
The College also has an active Consumers' Forum through which it maintains links with patients and their concerns. The College thus ensures that the views of patients are taken into account in the development of its activities - see www.rcog.org.uk/womens-health/patient-information/rcog-consumers-forum
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