Archives of Disease in Childhood - our journal

The College's scientific publication is one of the leading paediatric journals in the world. A peer-reviewed journal, ADC focuses on all aspects of child health and disease from the perinatal period to adolescence. Its Education and Practice edition can help paediatricians in their ongoing professional development, and its Fetal and Neonatal edition brings together quality research and reviews.

About the journal

As an official journal of the RCPCH, ADC provides paediatricians with the most recent, relevant and original research reports, commentaries, clinical and policy reviews and education.

It aims to enhance child health through training, advocacy and the promotion and dissemination of high quality research. It is unafraid to challenge dogma and it articulates viewpoints with passion, warmth and wit.

ADC has continued to develop its podcast series (available on SoundCloud), increased commissioning (new series include 'Voices' from children, quality improvement and health policy), launched online improvements and expanded the global health section, as well as working on the supporting social media channels and groups.

Membership benefit and accessing print editions

All members have access to ADC online, via the BMJ website. Members who wish to subscribe to print copies can pay an additional fee of £35 per year by emailing membership@rcpch.ac.uk. You can read more in our FAQs.

How to access online

You can log in with your RCPCH account:

  • Go to ADC website login
  • Select Log in via RCPCH
  • Log in to your RCPCH account as usual - with your RCPCH number (membership number) and password
  • You should be redirected to the ADC website to access articles - you'll see a note, 'Viewing from: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health'
  • From this website, you'll also see links to ADC in the Quick links menu and on our Journals web page

If you have problems accessing content once logged in, please contact BMJ customer services on +44 (0)207 1111 105 or email support@bmj.com.

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Stay up to date with the latest articles. Subscribers can now sign up to receive email alerts from ADC and other BMJ journals.