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Good record keeping is a cornerstone of best practice,
and has been emphasised repeatedly by CEMACH and
other surveys on patient safety and avoidable harm.
They are also NMC and CNST requirements.
A recent report by CEMACH reviewing Diabetes in pregnancy
found deficiencies in standards of note-keeping
was a common factor associated with poor maternal and
fetal outcomes (44% obstetric notes & 51% diabetes
notes). The report also highlighted deficiencies in
communication between groups of professionals (56%),
and between professionals and women (47%)
Therefore it is important to have a comprehensive document
which is evidence based and supports care provision.
It should clearly record the care provided, and have
prompts to alert to risk factors according to the NICE
guidelines.
The new Diabetes in Pregnancy Notes, have been developed
to be used in addition to the Pregnancy Notes, for
women who have diabetes either pre-existing or gestational.
This ensures the expectant mother is given additional
information related to her specific care requirements,
whilst ensuring she is still given information on what
to expect from other aspects of antenatal care; such
as screening tests. These notes aim to facilitate a
partnership between the principal stakeholders in antenatal
care – mother, baby and the multi disciplinary
team engaged in providing care for expectant mothers.
The notes place emphasis on patient safety and informed
choice.
In-House Development Team
Jane Dale |
Consultant Endocrinologist
Russels Hall Hospital |
Kate Morse |
Specialist Midwife
Perinatal Institute |
Jill Wright |
Specialist Midwife
Perinatal Institute |
Jason Gardosi |
Director
Perinatal Institute |
Neil Shah |
Consultant Obstetrician
Heartlands Hospital |
Pat Brydon |
Diabetes Midwife Specialist
BWH/Perinatal Institute
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Andre Francis |
Type setting and layout
Perinatal Institute |
Kevin Marshall |
Web developer
Perinatal Institute |
External Development Team
Dr Aresh Anwar |
Consultant Physician, Diabetes & Endocrinology
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire.
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Dr Philip Dyer |
Consultant Diabetologist
Heartlands Hospital,
Birmingham |
Dr Louise Farrall |
Consultant Obstetrician
University Hospital
Coventry &
Warwickshire |
Janet Gordon |
Advanced Dietitian for Maternal Health, Community
Nutrition &
Dietetic Department,
St Patrick's Centre, Birmingham. |
Dr Sharon Jones |
Consultant Physician, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield |
Patricia McGeown |
Business Manager/Head of Midwifery, Perinatal
Institute,
Birmingham |
Dr Wendy Oakley |
Consultant Obstetrician
Queens Hospital, Burton-on
Trent. |
Peter Shorrick |
West Midlands Regional Manager
Diabetes UK,
Walsall |
Theresa Smyth |
Nurse Consultant in Diabetes, Diabetes Centre,
Selly
Oak
Hospital, Birmingham.
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