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Reregistration of gynaecologists in South Africa - the profession's opinion


H.S. Cronjé
R.H. Bam
I Niemand
D Cloete

Abstract

Objective. Testing of the profession's opinions and attitudes with regard to a possible reregistration system.

Methods. A questionnaire was sent to all the gynaecologists in South Africa to test their opinions and, attitudes with regard to reregistration.

Results. After two mailings, 62,4% of the 603 gynaecologists had responded. Seventy per cent of the respondents were in private practice while 19% were in full-time academic positions. More than two-thirds (68%) of the respondents resided in a city, close to a medical school. Although 74% were in favour of the implementation of a reregistration system, only 56% were enthusiastic about it. Congress attendance and self-study programmes were the categories in which more than 85% of the respondents would be able to earn points. The general feeling was that such a system should be governed by the profession.

Conclusions. The profession was in favour of a system of reregistration, but great concern was expressed at the contents of such a programme and the manner in which it would be governed.


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