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New advice seeks to prevent parent/doctor conflict in paediatrics
18 April 2019
We issue advice to healthcare professionals in light of high profile cases.
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NNAP/NDAU Collaborators' meeting 2019 - presentations
The National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) and Neonatal Data Analysis Unit (NDAU) Collaborators' meetings are a great opportunity to network and learn more about how data is being used to monitor and improve neonatal care. Take a look at this year's presentations.
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Achieving consensus - on prevention, recognition and management of conflict in paediatric practice
Conflict can arise between health professionals and the parents of children not only where there is disagreement on the withdrawal or withholding of life sustaining treatment but also in more general routine care. In this paper for paediatricians and other health professionals, published in the Arch...
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Review of Quality and Outcomes Frameworks (QOFs) in England – consultation response
We responded to NHS England in 2018 welcoming the opportunity for improving the QOF and describing its potential to improve the quality of care for children and young people.
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Paediatric neurology - training guide 2019
In 2018 the GMC (General Medical Council) approved a new syllabus for paediatric training, RCPCH Progress. This guide has been developed to help trainees achieve and evidence the specialty learning objectives (SLO) and key capabilities (KC) set out in the level 3 paediatric neurology syllabus.
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Ultra low emission zone protecting children in London
8 April 2019
The Mayor of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has now come into force. RCPCH welcomes the move, but says we also need to see employers and schools encouraging and facilitating better use of public transport and active travel options.
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New screen time research published - RCPCH responds
5 April 2019
RCPCH responds to latest study, which casts doubt on whether spending time on screens before bed is harmful to people's mental health, and says "we would still suggest that families follow our guidance published earlier this year".
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Harassment and bullying in the NHS
4 April 2019
"Respect should underpin all working relationships" says RCPCH, as the GMC launches a pilot programme that will give doctors training in tackling unprofessional behaviours from colleagues.
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RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Patient management
Patient management is important for paediatricians be that with children and young people, parents and carers, other care professionals or colleagues.
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Thirteen UK healthcare bodies launch ‘pragmatic’ guidance on valproate use
29 March 2019
Experts from 13 national bodies, including seven Royal Colleges, have joined forces to launch new practical guidance to support doctors and other health professionals around valproate use in women and girls in their reproductive years.