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The document defines clinical guideline purpose, allows deviation only with clear, documented reasons, and records minor amendments and equality impact assessment. It specifies roles, responsibilities, governance monitoring, training requirements, and complaints handling. The clinical sections cover background anatomy, presentation features, referral pathways, and tiered treatment options including conservative care, Word catheter, and marsupialization.","Guideline for the Management of Bartholin’s Cyst/Abscess  \nInitiated By: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University  \nHealth Board –Gynaecology Forum  \nApproved By: Integrated Business, Obstetrics,  \nGynaecology and Integrated Sexual Health and Quality and Safety group  \nDate approved:  \nVersion: 1  \nOperational Date:  \nDate for Review:  \nDistribution: Nursing, Midwifery and Medical  \nStaff at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board  \nFreedom of Information Status: Open  \nGuideline Definition  \nClinical guidelines are systematically developed statements that assist clinicians and patients in making decisions about appropriate treatments for specific conditions.  \nThey allow deviation from prescribed pathway according to the individual circumstances and where reasons can be clearly demonstrated and documented.  \nMinor Amendments  \nIf a minor change is required to the document, which does not require a full review please identify the change below and update the version number.  \n\n| Type of change | Why change made | Page number | Date of change | Version 1 to 1.1 | Name of responsible person |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Wording, antibiotic recommendations and references | Advice from\u003Cbr>pharmacist | 2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 | 26.10.22 |  | Dr Summit Menon |\n\nEquality Impact Assessment Statement  \nThis procedure has been subject to a full equality assessment and no impact has been identified.  \nTable Of Contents  \n\n| Guidelines for the Management of Bartholin’s Cyst/Abscess |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Background |  |\n| Guideline definition | 2 |\n| Minor Amendments | 2 |\n| Equality Impact Assessment Statement | 2 |\n| Purpose | 3 |\n| Table of Contents | 3 |\n| Roles and responsibilities | 3 |\n| Training requirements | 3 |\n| Monitoring of compliance | 3 |\n| Complaints | 4 |\n| Management |  |\n| Introduction | 4 |\n| Referral | 5 |\n| Management: 1st line –conservative | 5 |\n| 2nd line –word catheter | 5-6 |\n| 3rd line-marsupialization | 6-7 |\n| reference | 8 |\n\nBackground  \nPurpose  \n􀁸 The guideline aims to minimise poor communication and standardise the care women receive.  \nRoles and responsibilities  \n􀁸 In seeking further advice on any uncertainties contained in this document, or if you feel that there is new or more updated advice, it is your responsibility to contact the guideline author or Approval Group Manager, so that any amendments can be made.  \n􀁸 The guideline Approval Group is responsible for disseminating this guideline to all appropriate staff.  \n􀁸 The guideline author or a named alternative is responsible for updating the guideline with any amendments that they become aware of or are highlighted to them.  \n􀁸 All health professionals are responsible to ensure that the guidance is utilised  \neffectively and to ensure that they are competent and compassionate in the implementation of it.  \nTraining requirements  \nThere is no mandatory training associated with this guideline.  \nMonitoring Compliance  \n􀁸 The governance department will collate any complaints and distribute to the relevant individuals for comments and share any learning points.  \n􀁸 The service lead will oversee any governance issues, make relevant recommendations to the Care Group and advise the Clinical Director or the Care Group of any matters that require implementation.  \n􀁸 The Health Board reserves the right without notice to amend any monitoring  \nrequirements in order to meet and statutory obligations or the needs of the organisation.  \nComplaints  \nAll complaints should try to be resolved with the patient during any contact to avoid escalation. The concerns should be listened to and documented. If it is not possible to address any concerns at the time, or if the complaint is of a serious nature, the patient’s complaint should be discussed with the consultant in charge on that day. 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