Scotland

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Increasing data completeness for two year follow up data - a case study for NNAP

The following case study was included in the 2016 National Neonatal Audit Programme annual report to highlight how some neonatal networks and units have used NNAP results as a basis for identifying and undertaking local quality improvement activities. It is presented by Dr Kate Palmer, Consultant Ne...

Area of medicine

Intensive care medicine

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Using results from the NNAP annual report to drive improvements in the rates of breast feeding at discharge from neonatal care - a case study for NNAP

The following case study was included in the 2016 National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) annual report to highlight how some neonatal networks and units have used NNAP results as a basis for identifying and undertaking local quality improvement activities.

Area of medicine

Intensive care medicine

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Acute and emergency care - prescribing the remedy

Acute and emergency care departments face profound pressures. This report outlines recommendations for delivering a sustainable and resilient emergency care system. It is intended for Government officials, national bodies, commissioners, providers, professional bodies and clinicians.

Emergency medicine

Health policy

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Communicating the aims and outputs of the NNAP effectively to parents and families - a case study for NNAP

This case study was included in the 2017 National Neonatal Audit Programme annual report to highlight how a neonatal unit has used its results from the National Neonatal Audit Programme as a basis to identify and implement local quality improvement activities. You can download the full case study be...

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Improvements to two year follow up assessments for at risk neonates in a district general hospital setting - a case study for NNAP

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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) - parents and carers reports

Our summary booklets for parents and carers include findings from our national reports. You'll find useful information about the key healthcare checks that your child should receive and important information about clinic outcomes.

Intensive care medicine

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DCH Clinical examination candidate guide

The Diploma of Child Health (DCH) Clinical assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed General Practitioner (GP) who has completed a short period of training in paediatrics. It is one of two exams for the DCH, and is currently available to c...

Engaging children and young people

Patient involvement

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UK Child Health Research Collaboration

The UKCHRC is a growing partnership between funders of child health research. Through increasing and strengthening research, it aims to advance paediatric science and improve the health and wellbeing of children.

Research

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Facing the Future - standards for acute general paediatric services

It is essential that paediatrics is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week specialty, with the most experienced doctors present at the busiest times. Our report sets out ten standards for high quality, safe and sustainable acute general paediatric services.

Area of medicine

General paediatrics

Service design

Facing the Future - acute general paediatric services

Measurement and performance

Models of care

Service planning

Workforce

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RCPCH START - guidance for trainees

START means Specialty Trainee Assessment of Readiness for Tenure. It guides postgraduate doctors in training as they prepare for completion of training and practice as a new consultant paediatrician. Find out how to check your eligibility, apply and pay for START and how the assessment fits in wi...

Paediatric training

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