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RCPCH members lead on the College’s mission to ‘transform health through knowledge, innovation and expertise’. Members are invited to nominate themselves for a range of posts on RCPCH committees. We look forward to receiving your nomination.
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A real life Peter Pan: what I love about my job
18 October 2018
Sebastian Gray, a consultant in Salisbury, explains why working in child health is like being part of a big family, and how to spot the paediatricians in your hospital (hint: they may not drive the fanciest car).
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Data collection of antenatal steroids given - a case study for NNAP
The following case study from Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust was included in the 2018 annual report on 2017 data, and highlights how NNAP results can be used as a basis for identifying, and undertaking, local quality improvement activities.
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Improving parental consultation within 24 hours of admission - a case study for NNAP
This case study from The Royal Oldham Hospital, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust was included in the 2018 annual report on 2017 data, and highlights how some neonatal units have used NNAP results as a basis for identifying, and undertaking, local quality improvement activities.
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Think magnesium! A multidisciplinary approach to improve magnesium sulphate uptake - a case study for NNAP
This case study from Watford General Hospital, West Hertfordshire NHS Trust was included in the 2018 annual report on 2017 data, and highlights how some neonatal units have used NNAP results as a basis for identifying, and undertaking, local quality improvement activities.
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Epilepsy12 & OPEN UK Annual Conference 2018 resources
At our event in June, more than 140 paediatricians and other health professionals working in epilepsy services came together with the aim of improving the care offered to patients. Watch our short video for a snapshot of the day, and access presentations from our quality improvement showcase.
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How-to guide for clinicians interested in developing SNOMED-CT concepts
This page provides a comprehensive overview of SNOMED-CT, which allows clinicians to accurately record patient data at the point of care and share information across health systems. In England, SNOMED-CT will be implemented across all care settings by April 2020 and RCPCH are supporting specialty an...
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Leading figures to deliver keynote talks at the RCPCH Conference and exhibition
22 August 2018
Next year's event in Birmingham will host a top line-up of leading voices in child health who will be taking to the main stage to deliver insightful talks throughout the three days. Here's a snapshot of who you can expect see in 2019.
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Your baby's care - measuring standards and improving neonatal care (2018)
One in seven babies born in the UK will spend at least a few days in hospital in a neonatal unit which specialises in looking after babies who are born early, with a low weight or who have a medical condition that requires specialised treatment.
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National Neonatal Audit Programme Annual Report 2018 - on 2017 data
This report highlights the key findings and recommendations from the analysis of the data provided by neonatal units on the admissions of babies for neonatal care in England, Scotland and Wales in 2017.