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General practitioner obstetrics in Bradford.

F C Bryce1, J K Clayton, R J Rand

  • 1St Luke's Hospital, Bradford, West Yorshire.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|March 17, 1990
PubMed
Summary

General practitioners (GPs) in Bradford had high transfer rates and poor outcomes for obstetric care in 1988. Tighter controls are needed for GPs in integrated obstetrics systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • General Practice
  • Healthcare Quality

Background:

  • Assessing the quality of obstetric care provided by general practitioners (GPs) is crucial for patient safety.
  • Integrated obstetric care systems require clear standards for GP involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the standard of obstetrics care delivered by general practitioners in Bradford.
  • To identify areas for improvement in GP-led obstetric care and transfer protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of case records for women booked under GPs for delivery in Bradford in 1988.
  • Analysis of transfer rates from GP to consultant care, reasons for transfer, and perinatal outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Of 1289 women booked under GPs, 637 (49.4%) required transfer to consultant care.
  • 263 women transferred were deemed unsuitable for GP booking; 259 transfers occurred during labor, with only 37 GP visits.
  • High perinatal mortality (10.1/1000) and stillbirth rates (7.8/1000) for GP-booked patients.

Conclusions:

  • The standard of obstetrics care by Bradford GPs in 1988 was suboptimal, with high transfer rates and concerning mortality figures.
  • Predictable and preventable issues contributed to transfers, indicating a need for improved GP selection and oversight.
  • Stricter controls on GP qualifications and experience are recommended for integrated obstetric care systems.

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