April 22, 2024
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care in women's health and promoting professional behavior among its diplomates. A key component of quality care delivery is providing the appropriate care at the right place, by the right person, at the right time. ABOG emphasizes that diplomates have a responsibility to act in the best interests of their patients and to adhere to evidence-based medicine and ABOG’s Professionalism and Professional Standing Policy. Thus, an ABOG certified physician should provide care within their scope in the appropriate setting with the appropriate resources. Provided that a diplomate has the necessary skill, privileging, and resources to render safe care, unnecessarily transferring patients to another facility would represent a breach in professional standards.
ABOG remains committed to ensuring the highest quality of care for women's health and will continue to uphold the values of professionalism, evidence-based medicine, and patient-centered care among its diplomates.
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