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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.

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Building the foundations - external second opinions in paediatrics

Find out what is needed to ensure the right foundations are in place to encourage a collaborative and transparent external second opinion process.

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Context, aims and scope - external second opinions in paediatrics

Find information on how second opinions are currently made in practice and the reasons why this guidance is important to standardise the second opinion process. This includes the legal and medical professional frameworks that health professionals are required to work in.

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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).

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NI Executive Children and Young People’s Strategy 3 Year Delivery Plan - consultation response

In 2021 the Department of Education published the overarching 10 Year Children and Young People’s Strategy (2020 – 2030) on behalf of the NI Executive. Subsequently, in 2022, the Executive produced an initial draft three Year Delivery Plan (2021-24) and published for public consultation.

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RCPCH calls on incoming NI MLAs to prioritise children and form an Executive

12 May 2022

Following the Northern Ireland elections in early May, and as parties look to form an Executive, our Officer for Ireland responds.

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Helping children and their families to be heard - a consultant's experience as RCPCH Ambassador

9 May 2022

Dr Charmari Wijemanne, Consultant in Community Child Health, tells us what prompted her to apply as RCPCH Ambassador for South East London, and how the role offers an opportunity to amplify the voices of children and their families to improve service design.

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An opportunity to make a wider impact - one trainee's perspective on being an RCPCH Ambassador

9 May 2022

Being an RCPCH Ambassador has given trainee paediatrician Dr Deji Jaiyesimi an insight into paediatric population data locally and nationally, and how it can help him make the case for services that benefit children and young people.

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Interview with Professor Simon Kenny at NHS England - our podcast

4 May 2022

In this episode, RCPCH President Dr Camilla Kingdon speaks with Professor Simon Kenny about his role at NHS England as national clinical director for children and young people. What does he actually do, how do he and his team keep hold of core priorities in a changing world, and what he is most prou...

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Examples of good practice - external second opinions in paediatrics

Building the foundations - external second opinions in paediatrics

Context, aims and scope - external second opinions in paediatrics

New guidance on medical emergencies in eating disorders

NI Executive Children and Young People’s Strategy 3 Year Delivery Plan - consultation response

RCPCH calls on incoming NI MLAs to prioritise children and form an Executive

Helping children and their families to be heard - a consultant's experience as RCPCH Ambassador

An opportunity to make a wider impact - one trainee's perspective on being an RCPCH Ambassador

Interview with Professor Simon Kenny at NHS England - our podcast

Dr Mike McKean, VP for Policy