TV has heard the concerns raised regarding our recently publishedAustralian Living-Evidence Guideline: Endometriosisand the Patient Information Pamphlet, and we want to take a moment to directly address them.
The evidence-based Guideline was developed by a dedicated group of researchers and clinicians, with consumer representation. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations to health care practitioners who diagnose and manage people of all ages with suspected or confirmed endometriosis.
We understand that some aspects of the Patient Information Pamphlet have caused concern, particularly the definition of endometriosis. In light of the feedback, we have updated the Patient Information Pamphlet definition of endometriosis to reflect the definition in the Guideline.
Over 70 organisations, including endometriosis consumer organisations, were consulted, and feedback extensions were granted where possible. The consultation was undertaken in agreement with the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care. The Australian Coalition for Endometriosis and Endometriosis Australia were formally represented on the Guideline Development Group and invited to provide feedback on the Guideline.
TV remains committed to excellence and equity in women’s health. We are grateful to those who contributed to this work and to those who will continue to shape it as a living evidence guideline.
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Bec McPhee
Head of Advocacy & Communications
bmcphee@ranzcog.edu.au
+61 413 258 166
