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    RCPCH Conference
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Examples of good practice - external second opinions in paediatrics

Explore these best practice examples to understand how the external second opinion process can work in varying clinical contexts and scenarios.
Health policy
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Expert witness work - Seeking and providing external second opinions in paediatrics

We explain the importance of expert witness work, how it differs from providing external second opinions and the challenges facing both areas of work.
Health policy
Expert witness
News

New guidance launched on second opinions in paediatrics

26 May 2022
On Thursday 26 May, RCPCH launched a new resource for healthcare professionals, service planners and families of children with complex medical needs to draw upon when requesting, providing and receiving an external second opinion (ESO).
  • Announcement
  • Health policy
  • Service design
News

RCPCH responds to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care

24 May 2022
On Monday 23 May 2022, the Independent Review of Children's Social Care was published. This follows a commitment from the Government in its 2019 manifesto to launch an independent review, and the authors call this a ‘moment’; ‘a once in a generation opportunity to fix child social care’.
  • Care setting
  • Media response
  • Safeguarding
  • Social care
News

Tackling some of the biggest child health issues - President's blog

20 May 2022
Camilla updates on the College’s work to advocate for child health, and how listening to the ideas of medical students and foundation doctors can inspire and energise.
  • COVID-19
  • Health inequalities
  • Obesity
  • President's update
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New guidance on medical emergencies in eating disorders 

20 May 2022
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) has launched new guidance for all frontline staff on how to respond to Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED). 
  • Announcement
  • Area of medicine
  • Health policy
  • Mental health
  • Safeguarding
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Dr Michael Lowry obituary

19 May 2022
Dr Michael Lowry is remembered by his friend Dr Geoff Lawson as an edgy general paediatrician who prioritised teaching and training whilst providing the child with the very best clinical service.
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Milestones magazine for members – summer 2022

18 May 2022
For our summer edition we’re celebrating excellence in child health with this year’s national PAFTA winners, recognising paediatric achievements across the UK.
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RCPCH comments on polling showing cost of living crisis has made health worse

17 May 2022
On Tuesday 17 May, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) published data highlighting how the rising cost of living has worsened the nation’s health. RCPCH is now calling on the Government to take action to support families.
  • Media response
  • Poverty
  • Society
News

RCPCH comments on Government decision to delay restrictions on unhealthy advertising

16 May 2022
On Friday 14 May, the Department for Health and Social Care announced they would delay restrictions on advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar for a year.
  • Media response
  • Obesity
  • Public health

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