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Folic acid in pregnancy linked to asthmaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
• Study showed no hazard from leafy vegetables• UK experts emphasise benefits of supplementsBabies born to women who have taken folic acid supplements during their pregnancy are up to 30% more likely than other children to develop asthma, researchers have found.Mothers-to-be who take folic acid when they are between 30 and 34 weeks pregnant as a health measure may inadvertently prompt the breathing condition in their offspring, a new study says.The research, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, claims that its findings may help explain the huge global rise over the last 50 years in asthma, especially amon...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 4, 2009 Category: Science Authors: Denis Campbell Tags: Nutrition Reproduction Neuroscience Medical research Asthma in adults Asthma in Children Life and style Pregnancy Health Society UK news World news The Guardian Source Type: news

Saturday 26 - Monday 28 SeptemberEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Sick babies to get individual intensive care: Critically ill newborn babies will get constant one-to-one care from their own specialist nurse under a new government action plan. The final report of a government taskforce inquiry into neonatal care in England, expected to be published within weeks, will specify that all such newborns must always be looked after by their own nurse in order to maximise their chances of recovery. Staff shortages are so acute that only a third of newborns with major medical problems currently get one-to-one nursing care, even though the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Roya...
Source: Royal College of Nursing News Alert - September 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Douglas Hubble Travel Bursary Amount: Unspecified Closing Date : 20 November 2009 (Source: RDFunding RSS feed)
Source: RDFunding RSS feed - September 19, 2009 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Pain in childrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This online resource is based around the Royal College of Nursings (RCN) clinical guideline on the recognition and assessment of acute pain in children. Originally published in 2000, and now completely revised and updated in 2009, the guideline identifies reliable and valid tools for measuring pain intensity that are appropriate for neonates, preverbal infants and verbal children, and makes a series of key recommendations regarding timing and triggers for formal pain assessment. As well as the report itself, this resource provides high quality, tailored material to inspire and support implementation of the findings and r...
Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences nursing gateway - September 16, 2009 Category: Nursing Source Type: organizations

Characteristics of deaths in paediatric intensive care: a 10-year studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: End-of-life care is an important facet of paediatric intensive nursing/medicine. Ten years on from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health publication 'Withholding or withdrawing life sustaining treatment in children: A framework for practice', this study found managed withdrawal of MWLSMT to be the most commonly practised mode of death in a tertiary PICU, and this was consistent over the study period. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - August 23, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebecca Sands, Joseph C Manning, Harish Vyas, Asrar Rashid Tags: Audit Source Type: journals

Health Information for Children workshopEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This half day workshop from the Patient Information Forum (PiF) looks at the challenges and solutions of producing health information for children and young people. The day includes perspectives from a children's hospital, voluntary organisations, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Expert Patient Programme. Sessions explore working with children and young people, using a range of different media to reach this audience and developing effective methods of communication. For more information and a booking form contact Alison Johnson at secretary@pifonline.org.uk or tel 07769 688739 (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - August 13, 2009 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Royal Colleges Call On Health Managers To Take Responsibility For Safeguarding Children, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health commented on a new report from the Care Quality Commission, Safeguarding children: a review of arrangements in the NHS for safeguarding children. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

'Ban smoking in cars with children'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Smoking in cars when children are present should be made illegal, says the new president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - June 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

UK-WHO Growth Charts: Early YearsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The UK-WHO growth charts for children from birth to 4 years of age have been developed by the Science and Research Department of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and funded by the Department of Health. The charts are available in A4 format and as 6 separate charts for insertion in the Personal Child Heatlh Record (PCHR). There is also a low birthweight A4 chart for births from 23 weeks gestation. The charts are based on World Health Organisation (WHO) Child Growth Standards and combine UK90 and WHO data. (Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences nursing gateway)
Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences nursing gateway - May 25, 2009 Category: Nursing Source Type: organizations

UK adopts new growth charts based on breast-fed babiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
All newborn babies and children up to four years old will have their growth measurements plotted on new charts from this week. The launch of the charts, which have been developed for the Department of Health by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, based on the World Health Organisation's work, coincides with National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (10 - 16 May) and replaces current measures which are based predominately on babies fed with formula milk. Research shows that breast-fed babies tend to gain weight at a healthier pace and are less likely to become obese in later life. The new charts will play an impo...
Source: NHS Networks - May 6, 2009 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

23,000 Under-18s In England Have DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Almost 23,000 children and young people have diabetes in England, according to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The snapshot survey, 'Growing up with Diabetes: children and young people with diabetes in 2009', was commissioned by the Department of Health and advised on by Diabetes UK. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes Source Type: news

[Leading articles] Delivery of the paediatric curriculum of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood)
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - March 23, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: McGraw, M. E Tags: Leading articles Source Type: journals

Teaching Child Health In The Occupied Palestinian TerritoryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Since 1999, the UK's Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has been working to establish a sustainable teaching programme in child health in the occupied Palestinian territory. The aim was and is to upgrade the knowledge and skills of doctors and nurses who work with children. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 6, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

Age determination in refugee children.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DISCUSSION: Age assessment is complex, as most of the physical and developmental parameters used for medical and legal purposes have been developed from research in particular climates, ethnicities and environments where there is good health and nutrition. X-rays or dental examination should not be necessary for all children of uncertain age. PMID: 19002301 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian Family Physician)
Source: Australian Family Physician - October 1, 2008 Category: Primary Care Authors: Benson J, Williams J Tags: Aust Fam Physician Source Type: journals

British Paediatric Surveillance Unit Data Confirms HIV Antenatal Screening Policies Are Reducing The Rate Of Mother To Child TransmissionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A surveillance study of HIV Infection in Childhood found that reported births to HIV infected women have increased substantially since 2000 but the proportion of infants who are themselves infected has declined. Data collected through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) part of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is central to monitoring paediatric HIV infection in the UK and Ireland. (Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today)
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today - September 3, 2008 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV / AIDS Source Type: news

RCOG Releases Standards In Maternity And Gynaecology, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) releases two important documents focusing on women's healthcare. The documents are: - Standards for Maternity Care. A report from a working party, jointly produced by the RCOG, and Royal College of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Midwives, and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. (Source: Pregnancy News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pregnancy News From Medical News Today - July 2, 2008 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

conference: Carbon Reduction and HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the Faculty of Public Health and the British Medical Journal are teaming up for a one-day conference on Carbon Reduction and Health. The event will be held at the RCPCH headquarters in London on Monday 30 June 2008. With the recent publication of the NHS draft carbon reduction strategy, this is a timely and important conference which will be of value to managers in every Trust, since every Trust has a responsibility to reduce its carbon footprint. Topics covered include: how to make your trust carbon neutral carbon friendly conferencing the green office the pu...
Source: NHS Networks - June 12, 2008 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Adolescent Health Project launches in JuneEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have created a new project which aims to improve the health outcomes of the UK's young people, by providing e-learning materials to all health professionals. The initiative is funded by DH, supported by e-Learning for Healthcare and is free to all registered users. The curriculum for the Adolescent Health Project maps across the competences for all the relevant Royal Colleges. It consists of 14 modules covering 30 topics, ranging from health promotion and youth friendly services to self-harm and obesity. The resources include high resolution images and video clips ...
Source: NHS Networks - May 7, 2008 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Royal Colleges Publish Guidelines On Working With Children With Suspected Nonaccidental InjuryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) have jointly published a document that sets out important guidance on investigating suspected non-accidental injury (NAI) in children. (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)
Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today - April 25, 2008 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Increase in infection caused by pneumococcal serotype 1Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a report by BBC Health, infections caused by the pneumococcal serotype 1 appear to be on the increase. Although the introduction of pneumococcal vaccination has resulted in a large reduction in the number of infections in children, the vaccine does not cover the serotype 1 strain. Surveillance data presented at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health annual scientific conference suggest that serotype 1 pneumococcal may be coming in to "fill the gap". A consultant respiratory paediatrician predicts there are probably about 1,000 cases of this infection a year in the UK now compared with a ...
Source: NeLM Headline News - April 14, 2008 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: 14.4 Vaccines and antisera Source Type: organizations

conference: Carbon reduction and health: A guide to reducing the footprint of the health sectorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The BMJ, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Faculty of Public Health are hosting a joint meeting on 'Carbon reduction and health: A guide to reducing the footprint of the health sector'. The event will be held at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, 5-11 Theobald’s Road, London WC1X 8SH on Monday 30 June 2008. Heading for a Carbon Neutral NHS? Wanting to cut your hospital’s Carbon footprint? Tired of waste and pollution in the Health Service? Then this meeting is a must for you. Including: how to make your trust carbon neutral carbon friendly conferencing the green of...
Source: NHS Networks - April 7, 2008 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Study finds many doctors lack training to prescribe children’s dosesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a report in the Guardian, research carried out by Newcastle University has found that doctors need more training in the types of medicine and doses appropriate for children. The research, supported by the School of Pharmacy at London University and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, involved questionnaires being sent to 319 centres in the UK. Only three centres said that they test doctors before allowing them to prescribe for children; junior doctors in many cases get no more than a 30-60 minute presentation on the issues involved. There is very rarely an assessment of understanding and skill...
Source: NeLM Headline News - January 16, 2008 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Drugs in Paediatrics, Prescribing and supply of medicines, Hospital trusts Source Type: organizations

Safer childbirth : minimum standards for the organisation and delivery of care in labourEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This document was published in October 2007 by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Royal College of Midwives (RCM), Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). It sets out the organisations' views regarding the essential minimum standards needed to support labouring women and to provide safe care for them and their babies. The report acknowledges the importance of midwives' autonomy in facilitating normal childbirth, in partnership with obstetricians, anaesthetists and paediatricians and stresses the need for effective team working. It aims ...
Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences nursing gateway - October 30, 2007 Category: Nursing Source Type: organizations

Charity urges healthcare professionals to be on 'yellow alert' for childhood liver diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Children's Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF), the UK's only charity fighting to stamp out childhood liver diseases, is launching the Yellow Alert campaign during October to help community health professionals (CHPs) recognise and take action on the signs and symptoms of potentially life-threatening neonatal liver disease. Yellow Alert aims to equip frontline healthcare professionals, including health visitors, midwives and GPs, with a greater understanding of the implications of prolonged jaundice in infants and a pathway of care to follow to enable earlier diagnosis and appropriate referral. The pioneering campaign ha...
Source: NHS Networks - October 15, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Recommendations for safe organisation of care during labour and birthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New recommendations on standards for the safe organisation of care during childbirth have been issued by the Royal Colleges of Anaesthetists (RCOA), Midwives (RCM), Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), and Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). The joint document, Safer Childbirth: Minimum Standards for the Organisation and Delivery of Care in Labour, provides clear and concise information about the roles and essential minimum staffing levels required to support and deliver safe care to women in labour and their babies. Underpinning the guideline is the need for good working relationships between a multi-disciplinary ...
Source: NHS Networks - October 15, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

[Reviews] Transition of care from paediatric to adult services in haematologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The need for adequate preparation for transition for young people with health care needs who require long term follow-up in the adult sector has long been recognised and is a required part of the national service framework for children. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Royal College of Nursing have endorsed this need for improvement in services for adolescents. In 2006 the Department of Health launched guidelines with a wealth of recommendations. Despite these initiatives only slow progress has been made (usually by enthusiasts) and much work is needed to develop good programmes in many specialties...
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - August 22, 2007 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Bolton-Maggs, P. H B Tags: Reviews Source Type: journals

New Report On Child Growth Standards Welcomed Department Of Health To Set Up Pilot Study, UKEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new report published recommending the adoption of World Health Organisation (WHO) Child Growth Standards in the UK, has been welcomed by the Department of Health. The joint report, by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), says WHO Growth Standards should be applied to children aged from 2 weeks to 24 months. [click link for full article] (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 14, 2007 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Children's nursing workforce surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The RCN, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Council of Deans are jointly undertaking a web-based survey of the children's nursing workforce to establish an overall natio... (Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK Wide - News)
Source: Royal College of Nursing - UK Wide - News - July 4, 2007 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Obesity Is Primarily A Public Health Problem, Not A Child Protection IssueEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) continues to be concerned about the high numbers of children who are obese or overweight. Children, young people and parents need to be helped to understand the benefits of healthy eating, living an active life and not becoming overweight. Prevention is everyone's business. Obesity is primarily a public health problem, not a child protection issue. [click link for full article] (Source: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today)
Source: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today - June 28, 2007 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Obesity Is Primarily A Public Health Problem, Not A Child Protection IssueEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) continues to be concerned about the high numbers of children who are obese or overweight. Children, young people and parents need to be helped to understand the benefits of healthy eating, living an active life and not becoming overweight. Prevention is everyone's business. [click link for full article] (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 28, 2007 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What are the diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In 2004 the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health produced a guideline on the management of CFS in young people [1]. Page 32 of the guideline highlights the diagnostic criteria. (Source: NLH Question Answering Service)
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - June 18, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Assessment and Diagnosis Infectious disease Mental health Neurological disease Source Type: organizations

Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health Supports Breastfeeding ManifestoEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Breastfeeding Manifesto Coalition has launched a Manifesto at the House of Commons today calling for more support to raise the low levels of breastfeeding in the UK. Dr Patricia Hamilton, RCPCH President said: "The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health strongly encourages breastfeeding as there are clear, proven health benefits to both the baby and mother. [click link for full article] (Source: Nutrition/Agriculture News From Medical News Today)
Source: Nutrition/Agriculture News From Medical News Today - May 28, 2007 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Royal College Of Paediatrics And Child Health Response To NICE Guidance On Children With FeverEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is pleased that the first of the guidelines developed by the Womens and Children's National Collaborating Centre (NCC) has come to fruition. We are delighted that children and young people's needs are being met in their own right. This guideline addresses a common clinical problem, which causes a lot of anxiety for parents, families, nurses and doctors. [click link for full article] (Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today - May 28, 2007 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

[Clinical ethics] Characteristics of deaths occurring in hospitalised children: changing trendsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: A greater proportion of hospitalised children are dying in an ICU environment. Our experience indicates that professional ethical guidance by itself may be inadequate in reversing the trends observed in this study. (Source: Journal of Medical Ethics)
Source: Journal of Medical Ethics - April 30, 2007 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Ramnarayan, P., Craig, F., Petros, A., Pierce, C. Tags: Clinical ethics Source Type: journals

United Kingdom General Medical Council Fails Child ProtectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To protect children, pediatricians must be willing to raise the possibility of abuse and not be intimidated by the consequences. We consider that the United Kingdom General Medical Council does not understand child protection matters and has no system for dealing adequately with complaints submitted by parents who claim false allegations of abuse. The actions of the General Medical Council in the recent cases of Drs Roy Meadow and David Southall conflict with current child protection laws and guidance for professionals. By deterring doctors from raising concerns about a child's safety and giving opinions on child deaths, t...
Source: PEDIATRICS - April 2, 2007 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Williams, C. Tags: Office Practice SPECIAL ARTICLES Source Type: journals

Responses to the White Paper 'Trust, Assurance and Safety'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Below are some of the responses to yesterday's White Paper, 'Trust, Assurance and Safety - The Regulation of Health Professionals'. Links to additional responses can be submitted to the Website Editor and will be added as they become available. British Medical Association Synopsis and analysis of the White Paper by the BMA's Health Policy, Economics and Research Unit Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (Word, 48KB) General Medical Council Health Professions Council King's Fund NHS Employers Royal College of Anaesthetists Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists ...
Source: NHS Networks - February 22, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Professor Craft elected President of Royal CollegeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Professor Alan Craft, Head of the Department of Child Health has been elected as the next president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. (Source: Faculty of Medicine at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne)
Source: Faculty of Medicine at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne - February 5, 2007 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: organizations

Royal College publishes 'A guide to understanding pathways...Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)... (Source: Social Care Newsfeed)
Source: Social Care Newsfeed - January 20, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Royal College publishes 'A guide to understanding pathways...Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)... (Source: Modernisation)
Source: Modernisation - January 20, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Royal College publishes 'A guide to understanding pathways...Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)... (Source: Children's NSF Newsfeed)
Source: Children's NSF Newsfeed - January 20, 2007 Category: Child Development Source Type: organizations

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health publishes 'A guide to understanding pathways and implementing networks'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published 'A guide to understanding pathways and implementing networks', which is available to download at the link above. The report calls for health services for children and young people to be delivered within networks of care, and contains useful information and advice applicable to all forms of health and social care networks. (Source: NeLM Headline News)
Source: NeLM Headline News - January 15, 2007 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: organizations

Royal College publishes 'A guide to understanding pathways and implementing networks'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has released a report calling for health services for children and young people to be delivered within networks of care. The report, 'A guide to understanding pathways and implementing networks', is available to download and contains useful information and advice applicable to all forms of health and social care networks, not just paediatric and child health ones. The RCPCH says: "Networks can provide a structure for services to develop seamless care that cuts across existing organisational boundaries. Networks allow key stakeholders to work together to plan, deli...
Source: NHS Networks - January 12, 2007 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Update due on abuse detection practiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP) and the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine, is currently leading a project to update the 1997 publication Physical Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children. (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 29, 2006 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Network approach to improve children’s health services recommendedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has released a report calling for health services for children and young people to be delivered within networks of care. (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 11, 2006 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Reduced growth in the number of UK paediatriciansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health 2005 Workforce Census has found that there was a 2.7% increase in the number of career grade paediatricians working in the UK between 2003 and 2005, compared to a 7.2% increase between 2001 and 2003. (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 8, 2006 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Scheme for named, designated health professionals working with childrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Children Act, 2004 requires NHS organisations to establish local partnerships to safeguard children. Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP), on behalf of the Department of Health (DH), and in partnership with Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of GPs, Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Midwives has developed a secure dedicated discussion forum for named and designated clinicians working to safeguard children and to support local interagency arrangements. The system will allow posting of information, sharing of good practice and discussion of complex cases. Memb...
Source: NHS Networks - November 7, 2006 Category: UK Health Source Type: organizations

Perioperative fluid therapy in children: a survey of current prescribing practiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. The prescription of hypotonic dextrose saline solutions by anaesthetists may be putting children at risk from iatrogenic hyponatraemia. Departmental protocols for perioperative fluid prescription in children are uncommon. We suggest that national guidance is required. (Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - August 8, 2006 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Way, C., Dhamrait, R., Wade, A., Walker, I. Source Type: journals