Obstetrician
An Obstetrician is a doctor who deals with problems that arise in maternity care, treating any complications of pregnancy and childbirth and any that arise after the Birth.
Description
An Obstetrician is a CARE PROFESSIONAL.
An Obstetrician is a doctor who deals with problems that arise in maternity care, treating any complications of pregnancy and childbirth and any that arise after the Birth.
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may see some women before conception to plan their pregnancy.
For further information on Obstetricians, see the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists website at: What's the difference between an obstetrician and a gynaecologist?.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | Obstetricians |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | CARE PROFESSIONAL STAFF GROUP (MATERNITY) | references in description Obstetrician |
| Attribute | CARE PROFESSIONAL STAFF GROUP FOR MATERNITY | references in description Obstetrician |
| Data Element | CARE PROFESSIONAL TYPE (PREGNANCY FIRST CONTACT) | references in description Obstetrician |
| Attribute | CARE PROFESSIONAL TYPE FOR PREGNANCY FIRST CONTACT | references in description Obstetrician |
| NHS Business Definition | Obstetrician | references in description Obstetrician |
