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BMJ Paediatrics Open

The British Medical Journal's BMJ Paediatrics Open is a peer-reviewed open access journal showcasing research, clinical reviews and protocols on any aspect of child health from healthcare professionals. Access to the journal is free.

Membership

Research

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Workforce briefing (2018)

This briefing document reveals that patient demand is strongly outstripping the supply of doctors as the usual seasonal increase combined with a rise in children’s emergency admissions is placing unprecedented demand on services. It highlights some of the key findings from the College's Workforce ce...

Health policy

Workforce

Workforce census

Document

RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Patient safety and quality improvement

Quality improvement (QI) needs to encapsulate all aspects of patient care - not just the clinical experience but service development, review and evaluation. These resources can help ensure your practice prioritises patient safety and that it strives to improve the experiences and outcomes of your pa...

Paediatric training

Quality improvement

Patient safety

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Winter pressures - our recommendations

We pledge to help our members be the voice for children in winter pressure plans across the whole system. Our recommendations and actions are based on our survey of members and their colleagues working in Emergency Departments (ED) that treat children across the UK.

Service design

Facing the Future - emergency care

Service planning

Winter planning

Workforce

Wellbeing for health professionals

Document

RCPCH Progress+ domain resources: Health promotion and illness prevention

We look at how to recognise and optimise everyday opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness.

Children and young people's voice

Patient information

Paediatric training

Public health

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Social media guidance

Online interactions and use of social media are certainly not new, but we have put together some references to support our members' work in this area. These cover doctors' use of social media, the impact of screen time on children and young people as well as resources for parents, carers and young p...

Wellbeing for children and young people

News

Balancing family life with training: how it worked for me

16 November 2018

Raj Kainth explains why he started working less than full time to spend more time with his family, and how it has made him a better doctor.

News

I'll get by with a little help from my friends - reflections from a general paediatrician

15 November 2018

When recently asked why he chose to work in paediatrics, it got Dave Beattie, an ST7 in General Paediatrics based in Edinburgh, thinking. He reflected that after seven years of practicing in this niche, it's easy to forget how and why he originally chose to go down this route. Here are a few of his ...

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Supporting the challenges we all face in our career: how mentoring can help

15 November 2018

Matt Driver, Lead faculty for RCPCH mentoring skills courses and peer support webinars, explores the role of skilled, trained mentors in supporting doctors throughout their careers.

News

It's taking me a bit longer to become a consultant but the things I’ve seen and experienced are completely worth it!

14 November 2018

Dr Chris Hands explains how working less than full time gave him a chance to support children's charities and help rebuild paediatric emergency care structures in Sierra Leone.