How the unit works
The case reporting process
- An Orange Card with a list of conditions is sent each month either by post or electronically to over 3,400 consultant paediatricians and other specialists.
- Clinicians return the card notifiying the BPSU of any cases seen or "nothing to report".
- Clinicians are asked to keep a record of patients reported.
- Reporting clinicians are contacted by study investigators with a short follow up questionnaire.
- Investigators inform BPSU if the case report fits the case definition.
Who receives Orange Cards?
The BPSU aims to send Orange Cards to all trained doctors who are:
- Consultant paediatricians
- Associate Specialist paediatricians (with their own case load)
and
- undertaking clinical work in the UK or Republic of Ireland
If you think you should be receiving cards and are currently not, please sign up for reporting cards.
Associated Publications, Resources and Links
- International Network of Paediatric Surveillance Units
The BPSU is a founding member of the International Network of Paediatric Surveillance Units (INoPSU). ... - How to find us
RCPCH London Office: RCPCH 5-11 Theobalds Road London WC1X 8SH Tel: 020 7092 6000 Fax: ... - DeCon Audit Report
Care of children and young people presenting to hospital with a decreased conscious level report The final report ... - Stakeholder organisations
The following organisations have registered as project stakeholders or are partners in the National Epilepsy Audit: ... - Information for investigators
The BPSU welcomes applications from clinicians and researchers who wish to carry out national surveillance on rare ... - Fellowships and prizes
The College offers the following Fellowships and Awards Fellowships for people overseas who want to ...