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Master the MRCPCHPrinciples of Palliative Medicine with Dr Dilini Rajapakse (Part 2)Join us as we talk to paediatric palliative medicine consultant Dr Dilini Rajapakse about two major principles in the specialty - symptom management and advanced care planning. In part 1 we covered what paediatric palliative medicine is, and explored overviews of advanced care planning and symptom management. In today's second part we focus in on some of the symptoms managed by the palliative care team.
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Resources mentioned:
Together for Short Lives: https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
RCPCH: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/topic/palliative-care
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Podcasts from the GOSH Learning AcademyPrinciples of Palliative Medicine with Dr Diliani Rajapakse - Part 2Join us as we talk to paediatric palliative medicine consultant Dr Dilini Rajapakse about two major principles in the specialty - symptom management and advanced care planning. In part 1 we covered what paediatric palliative medicine is, and explored overviews of advanced care planning and symptom management. In today's second part we focus in on some of the symptoms managed by the palliative care team.
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Resources mentioned:
Together for Short Lives: https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
RCPCH: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/topic/palliative-care
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We would love to get your feedback on our podcasts, and your suggestions for future topics you wou...2025-03-1929 min
The Paeds RoundWhat you can do for sustainable healthcareThe NHS has a large carbon footprint. So how can we as child health professionals help lower the environmental impact of delivering healthcare? Today’s guest on The Paeds Round, Dr Emily Parker, RCPCH Clinical Fellow and paediatric doctor in Newcastle speaks with host Dr Emma Lin on how we can all make a difference. Emily and Emma discuss the surprisingly high carbon footprint of liquid medicines, how to optimise asthma care to reduce medication use and the benefits of dry powder inhalers over metered-dose inhalers. They also look at how to advocate for better air pollution ma...2024-09-1737 min
Podcasts from the GOSH Learning AcademyPhysical Abuse with Dr Deborah Zeitlin (Part 2)Join us on this episode as we speak to Dr Deborah Zeitlin about non-accidental injury and physical abuse. Dr. Zeitlin is a consultant general paediatrician here at GOSH where she is the named Doctor for Safeguarding for Children and Young People. This is the second part of this two part episode.
Child abuse is not an easy topic to talk about or listen to. Remember to look after yourselves. There are some resources in the episode description of places you can go to for help if you've been affected by anything that we've discussed.
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Royal College of Radiologists: Th...2024-09-1122 min
Master the MRCPCHPhysical Abuse with Dr Deborah Zeitlin (Part 2)Join us on this episode as we speak to Dr Deborah Zeitlin about non-accidental injury and physical abuse. Dr. Zeitlin is a consultant general paediatrician here at GOSH where she is the named Doctor for Safeguarding for Children and Young People. This is the second part of this two part episode.
Child abuse is not an easy topic to talk about or listen to. Remember to look after yourselves. There are some resources in the episode description of places you can go to for help if you've been affected by anything that we've discussed.
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2024-09-1122 minPodcasts from the GOSH Learning AcademyPhysical Abuse with Dr Deborah Zeitlin (Part 1)Join us on this episode as we speak to Dr Deborah Zeitlin about non-accidental injury and physical abuse. Dr. Zeitlin is a consultant general paediatrician here at GOSH where she is the named Doctor for Safeguarding for Children and Young People. We're gonna split this episode into two parts. Look out for part two coming soon.
Child abuse is not an easy topic to talk about or listen to. Remember to look after yourselves. There are some resources in the episode description of places you can go to for help if you've been affected by anything that we've discussed.
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Master the MRCPCHPhysical Abuse with Dr Deborah Zeitlin (Part 1)Join us on this episode as we speak to Dr Deborah Zeitlin about non-accidental injury and physical abuse. Dr. Zeitlin is a consultant general paediatrician here at GOSH where she is the named Doctor for Safeguarding for Children and Young People. We're gonna split this episode into two parts. Look out for part two coming soon.
Child abuse is not an easy topic to talk about or listen to. Remember to look after yourselves. There are some resources in the episode description of places you can go to for help if you've been affected by anything that...2024-09-0435 minThe Paeds RoundMeasles in 2024 - What paediatricians and healthcare workers need to knowDue to the success of vaccinations, measles in children had lain largely dormant in the UK over past decades. But cases have been rising. We address the key questions for paediatricians and healthcare workers. How serious is this disease? How infectious is it? And what do you do about it? The paeds round is delighted to welcome back Dr Liz Whittaker who speaks with our regular host Dr Emma Lim. Liz and Emma discuss how you can tell if a child with a fever or rash has measles, and looking out for the 'three Cs'. And they e...2024-07-1641 minThe Paeds RoundHealthier Together - Supporting families with high-quality health informationThe Healthier Together programme provides clear and accurate health information for parents, young people and pregnant women. It's a website, but there's also an underlying ethos to ensure health professionals are consistent in what we communicate with families. Dr Sanjay Patel, paediatric infectious diseases and immunology consultant, joins hosts Dr Emma Lim and Dr Christo Tsilifis to discuss how Healthier Together can benefit families, especially from underserved communities. Plus top tips on how you can get the most out of the programe. Healthier Together: https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk Download full transcript (PDF...2024-05-2837 minThe Paeds RoundSocial media – What do paediatricians need to know?How can child health professionals use social media in a professional capacity - including for public health information and for learning? What are its benefits and what are its perils? And how can you protect yourself as a clinician? This month on The Paeds Round, Dr Emma Lim and Dr Christo Tsilifis are joined by our multi-talented podcast producer and dermatology registrar, Dr Jonny Guckian, who runs the medical education site, MediSense, and has held numerous social media-facing roles. Jonny, Emma and Christo discuss the good and the bad of social media and offer practical guidance on...2024-04-2340 min
We Need To Talk About Lucy Letby4. The Many Failings On The Countess' Neonatal UnitFollowing the deaths of two triplets in June 2016, The Countess invites The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) to conduct a service review of its neonatal unit “following re-designation from level 2 Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) to level 1 Special Care Unit (SCU) in July 2016 due to concerns about increasing neonatal mortality”, a downgrade that means the unit no longer admits higher risk babies under 31 weeks gestational age. The review is published in February 2017 and presents a catalogue of failings on the unit. In this episode Michael and Peter begin to discuss the RCPCH report.2024-03-1932 minThe Paeds RoundHaving a GAS – Group A StrepWhat exactly is group A Streptococcus and what are its carriage rates? How do we pick apart those paediatric patients with viral illnesses from those with strep throat? Emma and Christo are joined by Dr Liz Whittaker, a paediatric infectious diseases consultant in London, an academic at Imperial College and convener of the British Paediatric Allergy, Immunity and Infection Group (BPAIIG) to discuss this bacteria. They discuss whether or not to use antibiotics, understanding rashes and much more. With your hosts, Dr Emma Lim and Dr Christo Tsilifis. Download transcript: https://www.rcpch.a...2024-03-0544 min
RCPCH PodcastsPatient safety 5 – The impact of healthcare inequality on patient safetyHealth inequalities are widening in paediatrics. Those that are more disadvantaged experience more safety issues whilst in health care. If we can make our healthcare systems more equitable for the children and young people we can for, they will be safer in our care. In episode 5 of our series on paediatric patient safety, we speak with Dr Helen Stewart, Dr Cian Wade and Dr Mimi Malhotra to explore how patient safety and health inequalities are inextricably linked. Tackling healthcare inequalities can improve safety and vice versa. Dr Stewart shares her knowledge and experience as the RC...2024-02-071h 00RCPCH PodcastsPatient safety 4 - Involving children, young people and their families in making healthcare saferIt is imperative that children and young people are central to the co-design and co-production of our patient safety improvement interventions. In this episode, we speak with Dr Jane Runnacles, consultant paediatrician at St. George's Hospital, and Dr Victoria Dublon, paediatric diabetes consultant at the Royal Free Hospital. Both are champions of improvement work that puts the young person and their needs first. As Jane and Victoria describe, involving children, young people and their families in improvement work improves the experience and outcome for all involved. There are fantastic examples of co-creating and co-producing safety...2024-01-3153 minRCPCH PodcastsPatient safety 3 - How do we improve how we learn from harm?It is not enough just to collect data on harm occurring to children in healthcare settings. We need the data to be robust, comparable across the NHS and for it to be transformed into effective, meaningful changes in outcome. In episode 3 of our series on paediatric patient safety, we speak with Dr Damian Roland, a paediatric emergency medicine clinician scientist and head of service for the Children's Emergency Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary. As Damian discusses on the podcast, in order to learn from harm and prevent it occurring again we need to collect data...2024-01-2452 minThe Paeds RoundWhat's hot on fever?It’s January and all the children are back in school. And that means it’s a chance to swap viruses and herald in the new year with fevers! This month’s episode has the answers to your questions as child health professionals on this burning problem. Should you worry about the height of the fever? Should you give antipyretics? How do you reassure parents and carers that fevers are part of everyday life? All of these issues are discussed, along with a passionate plea to make hand washing great again. So don’t get hot under...2024-01-2355 minRCPCH PodcastsPatient safety 2 - If we are psychologically safe, children are safer in our carePsychological safety in healthcare settings is the condition in which you feel included, safe to learn, safe to contribute and safe to challenge the status quo - without fear of being embarrassed, marginalised or punished. And it's an essential foundation in building a safety culture. Individually, feeling psychologically safe improves performance and innovation, while feeling unsafe reduces productivity and harms retention. In a highly productive team, it is about feeling safe to take risks, to learn from each other and to feel resilient and able to tackle the difficult and varying challenges of healthcare with a healthy...2024-01-1745 minRCPCH PodcastsPatient safety 1 - How can we build a culture of safety in paediatric healthcare?Healthcare is inherently risky and so as child health professionals we need to make patient safety a priority in all our actions. We need to think about safety all the time. In episode 1 of our series on paediatric patient safety, we speak with Dr Peter Lachman, who develops and delivers programmes for clinical leaders in quality improvement at the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin. As Peter explains on the podcast, we healthcare professionals need to know patient safety theory - but, more importantly, we need to know how to apply it, drive improvement and c...2024-01-101h 00The Paeds RoundNeonatal herpes simplex virus disease – ManagementWe’re back for episode 3 of The Paeds Round with special guest Dr Katy Fidler joining our hosts Emma Lim and Christo Tsilifis to talk about the management of herpes simplex virus. We discuss stigma, when to worry about HSV, the importance of early detection and what to look out for. Katy is a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Consultant in Brighton and a Reader in Paediatrics at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. She also currently runs the national study on neonatal herpes through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit. This is the final episode in our three-part mi...2023-12-1919 minThe Paeds RoundNeonatal herpes simplex virus disease – mother-to-child transmissionWe’re back for episode 2 of The Paeds Round with special guest Dr Hermione Lyall joining our hosts Emma Lim and Christo Tsilifis to talk about maternal to child transmission of herpes simplex virus and the importance of early detection of this rare condition. Hermione is a paediatric infectious diseases consultant at St Mary’s hospital in London and brings a wealth of experience to this discussion. She has a special interest in congenital infections and has worked tirelessly to prevent their transmission, which she discusses at length in this second of our three-part series on HSV. 2023-12-0525 min
Podcasts from the GOSH Learning AcademyPracticing Paediatrics: Paediatric Pain Rehabilitation with Dr Glyn WilliamsOn today's episode we talk to Dr Glyn Williams, consultant in paediatric pain at GOSH, about chronic pain in children and the new paediatric pain rehabilitation service. We discuss the biopsychosocial approach to pain and the importance of taking a holistic MDT approach to management.
Resources mentioned:
Schechter NL, Coakley R, Nurko S. The Golden Half Hour in Chronic Pediatric Pain-Feedback as the First Intervention. JAMA Pediatr. 2021;175(1):7-8. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.1798
e-Learning For Health: ePain https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/391439
RCPCH Learning: Pain Management Pain Management – RCPCH Learning
Refer a patient to the GOSH Pain Control Service: https://www.go...2023-11-2932 minRCPCH PodcastsThe state of digital child health today - an interview with Professor Sam ShahRichard Burley, Executive Director of Digital talks with Professor Shah about how digital technology can support child health, and how paediatricians can embrace it - with a dose of healthy scepticism. Professor Sam Shah is Chief Medical Strategy Officer at men's health company, Numan, and Honorary Lecturer at University College London's Global Business School for Health. He spoke at RCPCH Conference 2023 with a session titled, 'Could healthcare technology address the challenges in child health? Richard Burley here at the College was fortunate to be in the audience and invited Sam to discuss further. As Sam...2023-11-1530 min
Master the MRCPCHRespiratory Health Promotion with Dr Rossa BrughaIn this episode we are joined by Dr Rossa Brugha, consultant respiratory physician at GOSH, to talk about health promotion in respiratory conditions. We talk about the effect that smoking, vaping and air pollution can have on children with respiratory conditions, and what we as paediatricians can do about it.
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Richard Doll and A. Bradford Hill, Smoking and Carcinoma of the Lung, Br Med J 1950; 2 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.4682.739 (Published 30 September 1950)
Action on Smoking and Health, "Use of e-cigarettes among young people in Great Britain", June 2023 https://ash.org.uk/resou...2023-11-1031 minRCPCH PodcastsShift the dial on climate change and health inequalitiesClimate change poses an existential risk to child health and is exacerbating health inequalities. But, paediatricians can play an important role in sharing information and advocating for action. Dr Helen Stewart and Dr Alex Lemaigre introduce the College’s new toolkit for paediatricians. Our first tool helps you understand how climate change impacts on children and young people’s health and exacerbates health inequalities. And our second equips you to influence climate change policy locally, regionally and nationally. Alex and Helen talk about why paediatricians have a role in addressing health inequalities impacted by climate chan...2023-10-1718 minThe Paeds RoundNeonatal herpes simplex virus disease – THANKS (think hands and no kisses)Though common and self-limiting in older children and adults, herpes simplex viral infection can cause a spectrum of neonatal disease from simple lesion to devastating encephalitis. How can we identify babies at risk and provide appropriate treatment? In this episode, Sarah discusses her devastating story of losing a child to neonatal HSV and her work in raising awareness of neonatal HSV. Featuring Emma Lim and Christo Tsilifis with Sarah de Malplaquet, parent of Kit, and founder of the Kit Tarka Foundation. See transcript at https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2023-10/T...2023-10-1034 min
The PaedsHub PodChild Sexual AbuseIn this episode, Dr Felicity Cooksey welcomes Dr Michelle Cutland to the podcast. Dr Cutland is clinical director for the children’s service at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre in the South West of England and clinical co-lead for Physical Signs of Child Sexual Abuse 3rd Ed, which is due for release in August 2023.
They discuss communicating with children and young people
following disclosures of sexual harm, the importance of reinforcing bodily autonomy to children and the updates to Physical Signs of Child Sexual Abuse (also known as the ‘purple book’).
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· Data on the scale a...2023-09-0141 minRCPCH PodcastsHow to build a paediatricianTalking about the intentionality behind what the College does to train and support paediatricians: RCPCH Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick interviews Trainees Committee Chair, Dr Emma Dyer. Our College Strategy 2021-24 outlines four strategic aims to support our mission of improving health outcomes for children and young people. In this series we look at our College Strategy in action. Hearing stories from clinicians, children and young people and staff about the impact our work has made on the community and within paediatric clinical practice. In this episode we learn about what...2023-08-0839 minThe PaedsHub PodChild refugee and migrant health needsThis month Dr Tabitha Campbell, GP trainee, joins Dr Paulina Connolly to talk through the 15-minute Consultation paper: “What do paediatricians need to know about child refugee and migrant health needs?” by Dr Aoife Ryan & Dr Alison Kelly from the Online First section of ADC Education & Practice: https://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2023/01/26/archdischild-2022-324836
Dr Campbell originally found the 3-D assessment on Paediatric FOAMed: “The 3-D Assessment for Refugee, Asylum-Seeking or Trafficked Children”, an excellent article by Dr Laura C. Wood: https://www.paediatricfoam.com/2018/03/refugee-asylum-seeking-trafficked-children/
Another extremely useful resource by the RCPCH - Refugee a...2023-08-0131 minRCPCH PodcastsWellbeing as paediatricians - creating environments where we can thrive at workTwo paediatricians share thoughts around vulnerability, compassion and belonging at work. Jess and Anna talk about brave spaces, the importance (and limits) of self-care and those "small moments of human connection". Dr Jess Morgan is a paediatrician and working as a Dinwoodie RCPCH Fellow on an exciting new project, Thrive Paediatrics, which aims to create meaningful change in the working lives of paediatricians. She speaks with Dr Anna Baverstock, a consultant paediatrician at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Find out more about Thrive Paediatrics on the RCPCH website at https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/thrive. We're cr...2023-07-2535 min
Bedside ReadingEverything EverythingSend us a textI loved talking to London GP Eugenia Lee about Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon,In this fabulous YA novel we meet Madeline Whitter who spends her whole life inside a bubble, with her mother. Madeline has a rare immune deficiency and cannot remember ever leaving her home. Shortly after Madeleine’s 18th birthday, a new family moves in next door. A young and seemingly depressed teenage girl, a violent and alcoholic father, a weak and incapable mother but most importantly a boy who is wild, clever and very good looking. A few w...2023-07-2533 minRCPCH PodcastsConversations with policy makers - with Dame Andrea Leadsom MPIn a first for our podcasts, we delve into the world of government and parliament. RCPCH President Camilla Kingdon speaks with Dame Andrea Leadsom MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for South Northamptonshire about her experiences of advocating for infant and child health. Dame Andrea wants every baby to have the best start in life - a message shared by the College. She chaired the Government's Early Years Healthy Development Review and its March 2021 report, The best start for life, a vision for the 1001 critical days, outlines areas for action to improve the health outcomes of all babies...2023-07-1935 min
Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastProgress+ Part 2In this episode of Dragon Bytes we chat to Dr Cathryn Chadwick (Vice President for Training and Assessment, RCPCH) and Dr Emma Dyer (Chair of the Trainees Network, RCPCH), about the new Progress+ curriculum that is being brought into action later this year. Part 2 of 2.2023-07-0443 minThe PaedsHub PodNot all wounds are visible: A live PaedsHub Pod recordingThis episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2023 RCPCH Annual Conference, Glasgow. Dr Felicity Cooksey and Dr Leila Ellis were joined by an expert panel to discuss: What could the role of the general paediatric ward be in caring for a young person with a mental health presentation?
Panelists included:
Dr Anna Kyle, Consultant General Paediatrician and Clinical Lead for mental health and eating disorders in Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust;
Dr Elaine Lockhart, Chair of the RCPsych Child and Adolescent Faculty with over 20 years’ experience working as...2023-07-0135 minDragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastProgress+ Part 1In this episode of Dragon Bytes we chat to Dr Cathryn Chadwick (Vice President for Training and Assessment, RCPCH) and Dr Emma Dyer (Chair of the Trainees Network, RCPCH), about the new Progress+ curriculum that is being brought into action later this year. Part 1 of 2.2023-06-2733 minBedside ReadingThis Child of OursSend us a textThis episode was planned anyway but it feels only right to share during Pride Month as part of the importance of us all reflecting on LGBTQI+ themes and healthThis Child of Ours by Sadie Pearce was suggested to us by the parent of a trans child who had found the novel really reflective of their own experiences. Sadly this medical parent felt unable to breach their child's confidentiality by discussing it themselves. Ana and I were really honoured to have the recommender's thoughts and reflections based on their lived experiences to...2023-06-0638 min
Recruitment in the modern worldReviewing your website: a non-technical guideAnthony Haynes (pictured) writes: As part of our work with clients and prospective clients, we study employers' websites carefully. One clear conclusion: the quality and user-friendliness of employers' websites varies hugely!In this episode we outline some straightforward criteria that non-technical staff can use to assess their organisation's websites. They concern:provision for a various stakeholdersnavigabilityaestheticsLinks and referencesWebsites cited in this episode as examples of good practice:First Intuition: https://www.firstintuition.co.uk/Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH): https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/Royal...2023-05-1712 minRCPCH PodcastsChild health inequalities part 2 - interviews with two quality improvement projectsWe hear from two teams doing innovative work to better understand the impact of poverty on children and young people’s health, and design NHS services that provide targeted support for families. RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement Dr Helen Stewart interviews the two teams. First, two trainee paediatricians in Belfast, Dr Naomi Kirk and Dr Anne-Marie McLean, tell Helen about their observational study. This looked at the effects of the cost-of-living crisis on the home and social environment and the health of primary school-aged children in Northern Ireland. "We really wanted to identify which ch...2023-05-0938 min
Five minutes peaceEpisode 002 - The effects of screentime and are we doing enough? 365daysofnoscreens.comWelcome back to Five Minutes Peace! In this episode, we'll be diving into the topic of screen time and its effects on our daily lives. Many of us have concerns about whether we or our children are spending too much time on screens, but it can be difficult to know how much is too much. In this episode, we'll explore the latest research and provide practical tips on how to find the right balance of screentime at home. So sit back, relax, and join us for Five Minutes Peace.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More info be...2023-04-0425 minRCPCH PodcastsA young person’s experience of living with epilepsyIn this first of a podcast series from the Medicines for Children team, we speak with Fiona, a young person with epilepsy, and her mum, Karen. It's an honest and lively discussion from their fear at first diagnosis to working out the right medication, to learning to live well with the condition. The Medicines for Children team is pleased to share this first episode in a series of podcasts on epilepsy. With thanks to a grant from the Alison Hillman charitable trust, the podcasts will aim to improve the resources available for young people with epilepsy. 2023-03-2429 min
RCPCH PodcastsOur voices: young people and climate changeThis podcast is created by young volunteers with RCPCH &Us and is all about climate change, with some international guests from Ghana and others closer to home from the RCPCH Climate Change Working Group and RCPCH members. Listen to find out how doctors and young people can work together to make sure that we face the climate change crisis head on. This is a special edition collaboration with the RCPCH Climate Changers group: Aisling, Ali, Ally, Beth, Demi, Ethan, Kirsten, Jeanette and Noor. Download transcript In this episode we interviewed: 2023-03-0635 minRCPCH PodcastsShining a light on children's mental healthMental health can be a challenging and sensitive topic. In this podcast, five child health professionals talk about how they are are tackling the issue through advocacy and innovation. The spring edition of the College’s member magazine Milestones has a special focus on supporting children and young people’s mental health. To mark this, Milestones Editor and Mental Health Lead Dr James Dearden speaks to a number of its contributors. With a wealth of experience between them, they discuss the increase in mental health issues in young people and the role of paediatricians in supporting them....2023-03-0138 minThe PaedsHub PodChild poverty and health inequalitiesIn this episode, Dr Felicity Cooksey has a conversation with Dr Helen Leveret about child poverty and how paediatricians can advocate for reducing health inequalities. They discuss the article Child poverty and health inequalities in the UK: a guide for paediatricians | Archives of Disease in Childhood (bmj.com).
Resources:
https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/6/1/e001631- Dr Singh & Dr Uthayakumar-Cumarasamy review on the Cost of living crisis: a UK crisis with global implications – A call to action for Paediatricians.
https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/key-topics/child-health-inequalities- the RCPCH child health inequalities toolkit to as...2023-02-1029 minRCPCH PodcastsChild health inequalities part 1 - Talking with familiesWe know that children living in poverty are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes. Paediatricians are in a unique and crucial position to advocate for lifelong change in their patients. Dr Helen Stewart, a consultant in paediatric emergency medicine and the College's Officer for Health Improvement, speaks with Dr Ian Sinha, consultant respiratory paediatrician and Dr Alice Lee, paediatric trainee and clinical innovation research fellow, both at at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Ian and Alice are two of the authors of the RCPCH health inequalities toolkit published in autumn 2022. They talk about why paediatricians...2022-12-1924 minRCPCH PodcastsOur voices: engagement done wellThis podcast is all about working with children and young people to help improve their health and the health of others. Have a listen for ideas, examples and information on engagement from RCPCH doctors and young people from RCPCH &Us - we hope you enjoy it! The podcasters are: Ali, Demi, Emma, Joseph, Leo, Lowenna, Oscar, Shashank, Shreya and Timooothy. We also had help from other RCPCH &Us volunteers Aisling, Sohan and Clare. Plus John and Jamie who brought Timooothy to life! In this episode we interviewed: Dr Shouja from Wales, Kath from Barts Health...2022-12-1021 minRCPCH PodcastsA humanitarian presence - RCPCH Global programmesOur mission to improve child health doesn't end at our borders. The RCPCH Global programme partners with paediatric societies, global aid organisations and local agencies to train, advise and offer medical support. In our third episode of our 'in conversation' series on the College Strategy, our Head of Global Sebastian Taylor speaks with Dr Sue Broster, Officer for Global Child Health and a consultant neonatologist about the important role the College plays in improving global child health. Sue tells us, "I think we're really seeing our membership start to say, is there something that we s...2022-10-0433 min
The Medical Women PodcastS2 Episode 1: Leadership lessons – what does the President of a Royal College do? With Dr Camilla KingdonThis Season is all about asking questions (it is a podcast after all), particularly what and how questions.
First up – have you ever wondered what the President of a Royal College actually does? So have we, and that’s what we’re exploring today.
This week’s guest is Dr Camilla Kingdon, the current President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Camilla is a Consultant Neonatologist and has been involved with the RCPCH for several years. In this episode, she shares her insights into what being President of the RCPCH involves and lessons...2022-10-0435 min
If She Can, I CanS1, Ep4 - The Paediatric President, Dr Camilla Kingdon - Challenging the Status QuoWith a deep desire from a young age to make a true difference to this world, there aren't many people who go on to live that truth every day. Dr Camilla Kindgon is living proof that even in a rigid system such as the NHS that can be resistant to change and flexibility - if what you want doesn't exist, then challenge it. We discuss finding your power and advantage in working part time, to adopting a growth mindset and being tuned into grab the lucky opportunities that are within your reach. Whether you're in medicine or quite frankly...2022-09-2748 minRCPCH PodcastsThe changing landscape of a career in paediatricsThe education and training of paediatricians is core to the College, and we dedicate one of our strategic aims to this theme, including lifelong learning, mentorship and choosing specialties. In our second episode of our 'in conversation' series on the College Strategy, Dr Jonathan Darling, RCPCH Vice President of Education and Training, shares his thoughts on the changes in paediatric training and how the College is responding, whether it's a new online learning platform, updates to our ePortfolio, the launch of Progress+ in summer 2023 and record attendance at this summer's Conference. Download full transcript2022-09-0619 min
Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastCOVID-19 in Children - RCPCH and Health PoliciesIn the final part of our Covid in Children series, Dragon Bytes hosts, Dr Tom Cromarty and Dr Assim Javaid, are joined by Dr Camilla Kingdon, the President of the RCPCH, and Dr David Tuthill, RCPCH Officer for Wales. Together they discuss how the RCPCH reacted to the evidence around COVID in children as it came to light, used the evidence to form policies then communicated those policies to the public.2022-07-1235 minRCPCH PodcastsInterview with Professor Simon Kenny, National Clinical Director - Children and Young People at NHS EnglandRCPCH President Dr Camilla Kingdon speaks with Professor Simon Kenny about his role at NHS England. They discuss how to keep hold of core priorities in a changing world, the rapid and partnership response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the value of truly listening to children and young people. Sometimes you need to stand back and give appropriate time to the big issues, Simon tells us. And having a really good team allows this to happen. See full transcript from our website2022-05-0431 minRCPCH PodcastsDiabetes Quality Programme 06 - Improving time in rangeWe speak to the Sandwell and West Birmingham Team about their QI project aimed at improving time in range. Contributors: Dr Chizo Agwu (Consultant Paediatrician – Clinical Lead) Charlotte Avann (Consultant Paediatrician) Lizbeth Hudson (Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse) Hosts: Matt Oultram – RCPCH Quality Improvement Project Manager - CYP Diabetes QI Collaborative Karina Green – RCPCH Audit Project Co-ordinator - NPDA 2022-02-0147 min
Being Better, TogetherEpisode 1: Camilla Kingdon on intelligent kindness, civility, ubuntu, compassionate leadership, wellbeing, and rediscovery.Dr Camilla Kingdon is a consultant neonatologist, and the current president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). In this interview we discuss Camilla's plans as RCPCH president; how to handle unprofessional behaviours and incivility; the concept of intelligent kindness; the negativity bias; Desmond Tutu and the concept of Ubuntu; compassionate leadership; wellbeing; and the importance of rediscovering and reconnecting with our original motivations to do the work we do. An abridged recording of this conversation was played at the #LfE4 conference in October 2021.2022-01-081h 13RCPCH PodcastsDiabetes Quality Programme 05 - Improving clinic experienceWe speak to Liz Baker (Consultant Paediatrician) and Jo Ellis (Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse) from York Teaching Hospitals about their QI project aimed at improving the clinic experience for patients. We also talk about their experience of taking part in the QI Collaborative. Contributors: Dr Liz Baker Jo Ellis Hosts: Matt Oultram - Quality Improvement Project Manager - CYP Diabetes QI Collaborative. RCPCH Jessica Ellis - Head of the Diabetes Quality Team. RCPCH2021-12-0828 min
RCPCH PodcastsClimate action in paediatrics & child health - our podcast on COP26 and beyondOur Treasurer Liz Marder reflects on COP26 with Dr Richard Smith from the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, discussing what it means for child health, and what needs to come next in terms of global climate action. We also hear from RCPCH President Camilla Kingdon and consultant paediatrician Dr Bernadette O’Hare about the new RCPCH position statement on the impact of climate change on global child health, including tips on what paediatricians can do to support this important issue which is already affecting almost all children around the world. See more and download transcript2021-12-0233 min
Fontanelle paediatric educationHypermobility and EDS with Dr Alice LeahyMany of us see children with joint pain, some of whom are incredibly bendy. But have they "got hypermobility" or even EDS? Join Dr Alice Leahy and Marisa McMillan in their wide ranging discussion about EDS, hypermobility syndrome, arthritis, factors affecting how people perceive pain, and possible reasons why EDS has become more prominent on social media recently.
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The Beighton Score: not very useful in the local paediatric population and is not validated.
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13 subtyes of EDS, 12 of which have known genetic mutations and histopathological changes, the
13...2021-10-1836 minRCPCH PodcastsKeeping children in school and the COVID-19 vaccineIn this episode, our Chief Executive, Jo Revill speaks with RCPCH President, Camilla Kingdon about COVID-19 vaccination in children and young people, a complex issue with much public focus. They discuss the need for transparent information, how consent works and what the College is doing to represent the insights of both paediatricians and young people. Find out more and download the full transcript2021-10-0829 minRCPCH PodcastsDiabetes Quality Programme 04 - Patient advocacy and transitionWe speak to Jo Kitchen and Amanda Grayson, Patient Advocates at the Calderdale and Huddersfield Trust, about their unique role in supporting young people with diabetes, and their Quality Improvement project on transition. Contributors: Jo Kitchen Amanda Grayson Patient advocates, Diabetes Team, Calderdale and Huddersfield Trust Hosts: Andrea Srur - Programme Manager, Diabetes QI team, RCPCH Matt Oultram - Quality Improvement Project Manager, CYP Diabetes QI Collaborative, RCPCH2021-06-2941 minRCPCH PodcastsQuality Improvement 02: Working together to affect changeAhead of RCPCH Conference 2021, Dr Mathew Mathai, Consultant Paediatrician, and Dr Helen Jepps, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Director for Paediatrics at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, reflect on the impact of COVID-19 and discuss the role of paediatrics during a 'tipping point' in child health. Join Mat and Helen for the breakout session on social determinants of children and young people's health on Wednesday, 16 June. See full programme and details on how to book your place (registration deadline is Monday, 14 June, 12:00 noon) at https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/events/rcpch-conference-online-2021. 00:00 Introduction 00:21 M...2021-06-0915 min
BEYOND SIMULATION - The University of Illinois Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute (SAIL)Episode 3 - Dr. David Grant MBChB(Stellenbosch), MRCPCH(RCPCH), FFICM(RCPCH)Dr. Grant is on the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Bristol Medical School. He is the Simulation & Inter-Professional Learning Lead and Co-Lead of WOW helical Theme. In the Translational Health Sciences, he is the Director of the Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Improvement program and Co-Director in the Masters in Healthcare Management program.2021-05-1840 min
Two Paeds In A PodEpisode 70: Dr Camilla Kingdon - RCPCH President ElectBack in January we were delighted to chat with Dr Camilla Kingdon, the RCPCH President Elect to discuss her vision for the future of the College and plans for when she becomes President in May2021-03-2832 minRCPCH PodcastsQuality Improvement 01 - What it means to usQuality improvement encapsulates all aspects of patient care – not just the clinical experience but service development, review and evaluation. In this roundtable podcast led by two RCPCH QI Trainee Representatives, the QI Central Project Board discuss their own improvement journeys and what quality improvement means to them. 2020-12-0924 min
Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastRCPCH & UsIn a special episode this week we find out more about RCPCH and Us, a project from the RCPCH to improve engagement with children and young people. Assim speaks to Emma Hosking (Children and Young People Engagement and Participation Youth Worker) and Scott Russell (Youth Volunteer) all about RCPCH and Us. Head to our website www.dragonbytespodcast.com for a PDF with some useful resources.2020-11-3023 min
RCPCH Podcasts2020 Election: Candidates for RegistrarBack in September we began the call for nominations for our next Registrar, who will take the reins from Dr Mike Linney as we move through a very challenging time. The Registrar is a Senior Officer role and a Trustee, working closely with the President and Vice Presidents. Importantly, they represent the College’s ultimate beneficiaries: children and young people. Over the last few weeks, our &Us team has been speaking with children and young people to find out the five questions they’d like candidates to answer to help members cast their vote. We're plea...2020-11-1918 minRCPCH Podcasts2020 Election: Candidates for PresidentBack in September we began the call for nominations for our next President, who will take the reins from Professor Russell Viner as we move through a very challenging time. The President serves as the leader of the membership and is the key public face of RCPCH, both nationally and internationally. Importantly, they represent the College’s ultimate beneficiaries: children and young people. Over the last few weeks, our &Us team has been speaking with children and young people to find out the five questions they’d like candidates to answer to help members cast thei...2020-11-1920 minRCPCH PodcastsRCPCH Insight - Lockdown, charging, and undocumented childrenDr Bryony Hopkinshaw is a Paediatric Registrar working in London, and today we’re talking about the impacts of NHS charging regulations on undocumented children living in the UK. In this episode, we discuss the impacts of charging on patients, doctors, and the public, the false dichotomy of "children and adults", and safeguarding implications for children and young people. We also talk about the impact of the pandemic, practical advice for healthcare workers and members of the public, and potential policy changes. Read our RCPCH Insight feature on this topic: https://medium.com/rcpch-insight/what-are-the-barriers-to-healthcare-for-migrant-children-74ea...2020-11-1120 minRCPCH PodcastsShape of Training - October 2020 updateAn interview with David Evans, Vice President for Training and Assessment at RCPCH, led by Lorraine Bullard, Quality & Standards Manager at the College. We talk to David about the Shape of Training programme of work and the College's Paediatrician of the Future document, a vision for the future of paediatric training and part of our submission to the GMC at the end of this year. 2020-10-1920 min
Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastCOVID Adapted Clinical ExamCOVID has changed everything! This week's episode is all about how the RCPCH are keeping clinical exams running in this new socially distanced environment. This week's hosts, Sophie Constantinou and Hannah Davies (MRCPCH Clinical Exam Teaching Leads for South Wales) discuss how the adapted clinical exam is going to run with Jennifer Craythorne (RCPCH Clinical Exam Lead) and Nick Schindler (RCPCH Examination, Assessment and START Trainee Representative).
So, if you've got your exams coming up, or if you're interested in knowing what the changes are, listen in to this week's episode!2020-10-191h 08
NB Hot Topics PodcastS2 E1 - Covid symptoms in kids, antibody durability, gut instinct and the power of continuityWelcome back to Season 2 of the Hot Topics podcast with Neal Tucker.In this episode, we discuss THAT letter, whether we can differentiate a Covid cough from a simple URTI, how long SARS-CoV-2 antibodies actually last, plus research on SGLT2 inhibitors, gut instinct and the power of continuity in general practice.Find us on @gphottopics, Facebook or email hottopics@nbmedical.com RCPCH statements on Covid in childrenUK Study Study symptoms in children JAMA Antibody durability studyLancet SGLT2i met-analysisBJGP Gut Feeling in diagnosing cancerBJGP Continuity and mortalityBJGP Continuity and patient perception of GPs 2020-09-1819 min
Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastKaizen E-portfolio Part 1Dr Stacey Harris (Dragon Bytes host) discusses getting the most out of your eportfolio with Dr Laura Kelly (West Midlands RCPCH Trainee Representative and Kaizen expert).2020-09-0731 min
RCPCH PodcastsDiabetes Quality Programme - Reflections from QI ChampionsDr Dita Aswani, Dr Carrie Mackenzie and Dr Fiona Campbell talk with Dr Megan Peng and Dr Tricia Woodhead about their team's involvement in the early waves of the QI Collaborative.2020-08-0400 minTwo Paeds In A PodEpisode 52: Late paediatric presentations during the COVID-19 pandemicWe return after lockdown as we speak to Dr Simon Clark - the Vice President for Policy at the RCPCH - to discuss the College's response to the question that has arisen during the pandemic; "Where have all the sick kids gone?!?"2020-06-0726 min
RCPCH PodcastsDiabetes Quality Programme - Our QI Collaborative journey – Sheffield Children’s HospitalConsultant Paediatrician Dr Carrie Mackenzie reflects on her team’s journey throughout the QI Collaborative programme and offers recommendations to teams wishing to embark on quality improvement projects of their own.2020-06-0500 min
Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastTraining in Paediatrics During COVID-19Dr David Evans (Vice President for Training and Assessment) joins Dr Stacey Harris and Dr Hannah Davies to discuss the impact of COVID -19 on paediatric training, with advice on getting the most out of training opportunities if re-deployed, and changes to expectations of the RCPCH regarding progress through training.2020-05-2449 min
Pediatric Network PodcastCOVID-19 and Children Rapid Review RCPCHA roundup of the findings of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health 18 May 2020.
Includes updates on:
Epidemiology
Transmission
Clinical features
Predictors of Severity
At Risk Groups
Neonates
Prognosis
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Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastSt David's Day Conference 2020 Field Report Part 4The last of our interviews from the RCPCH St David's Day Conference 2020. Featuring interviews with Dr Max Davie (Health Improvement Officer, RCPCH), Dr Mike Farquhar (Sleep Consultant, Evelina Hospital) and Dr Tom Cromarty (RCPCH Trainee Rep for Wales).2020-03-2325 min
Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastSt David's Day Conference 2020 Field Report Part 3The third part of our field report from the RCPCH St David's Day Conference 2020. Featuring interviews with Aisling Beecher (Managing Editor of RCPCH's Milestones Magazine), Dr Matthew Snape (from the Oxford Vaccine Group)and Dr Jennifer Evans (General Paediatrician with an interest in Infectious Diseases.2020-03-1527 min
Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastSt David's Day Conference 2020 Field Report Part 2This is the second of our field reports from the RCPCH St David's Day Conference 2020. This episode includes an amazingly enlightening interview with Dr Chris van Tulleken (from CBBC's Operation Ouch) about the influence of the formula industry on medicine and what we can do as a professionals to stop this. This is followed by an interview with Dr Hannah Davies (PAFTA Lead, Wales) with an insight into behind the scenes of this years PAFTAs.2020-03-0823 min
Dragon Bytes Paediatric PodcastSt David's Day Conference 2020 Field Report Part 1Episode 1 of the field reports from the RCPCH St David's Day Conference 2020. Featuring exclusive interviews with David Tuthill (RCPCH officer for Wales and consultant paediatrician), Dr Frank Atherton (Chief medical officer), Dr Amy McNaughton (Public Health Wales) and Dr Ciaran Humphreys (Public Health Wales).2020-03-0229 min
Paediatric CommuterSeason 2 - Lucy McKay, CEO of M4RDThe Paediatric Commuter is starting a new season, where the guests will be inspiring Paediatricians. Hopefully this will boost our morale on our way to work.
Our guest today is Dr. Lucy McKay, the wonderful CEO of Medics 4 Rare Diseases. Enjoy and have a safe commute!
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Future events: https://www.m4rd.org/events/
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The Unusual Suspects: Rare diseases in everyday medicine https://www.rsm.ac.uk/events/medical-genetics/2019-20/mgn02...2020-02-1700 min
The Mould ShowMould Detox Using Saunas - Part 1In today's live stream we are going to be focusing on one of the most important aspects of mould exposure. This has to do with how you can potentially take control of your health. We’re taking a close look at one of the methods that has been written up reasonably extensively in the peer-reviewed literature that talks about practical methods that have shown strong effectiveness in people who have serious mould symptoms. In part 1 of this live stream I'm going to be reviewing some of the key papers that discuss how saunas have been used for mould detoxification. I...2020-02-0622 min
Two Paeds In A PodEpisode 47: The Future of Paediatrics in the UKPredicting the future in healthcare is notoriously tricky but something that the RCPCH are attempting to do in their ambitious 'Paediatrics 2040' project. In this podcast we speak to two of the project board members, Dr Hannah Jacob - chair of the RCPCH Trainees committee - and Professor Russell Viner - President of the RCPCH - about what the project involves and how it will impact on RCPCH members.2020-01-2627 min
RCPCH PodcastsPaediatric sepsis episode 9 - What sepsis meansJunior doctor Monica Parker and Emma Lim join forces to provide an overview of the key learning and take home messages from the sepsis podcasts series.2019-12-1900 min
RCPCH PodcastsPaediatric sepsis episode 8 - The future of tests in sepsisClinical Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Infectious Diseases Dr Jethro Herberg joins Emma Lim and Monica Parker to explore what’s next for sepsis - and what the future of tests and assessment might look like.2019-12-0400 min
Two Paeds In A PodEpisode 44: How to pass the RCPCH Written ExamsThinking about applying for the RCPCH written exams? You cant afford to miss this week's podcast as we speak to Dr Will Carroll - Assistant Officer for the written exams and co-author of the 'Sunflower' book, and get his top tips for passing first time!2019-12-0131 min
RCPCH PodcastsPaediatric sepsis episode 7 - Management part 2: fluids and fearProfessor of Paediatric Intensive Care Mark Peters and Emma Lim talk about fluids and unpick common fears, examining which fluids to use, when, why and how much and the role and choice of inotropes in paediatric sepsis.2019-11-1900 min
RCPCH PodcastsPaediatric sepsis episode 6 - Management part 1: care bundles and cultureConsultant paediatricians Dr Sachin Mannikar and Dr Emma Lim consider what you can do to save a child’s life when faced with sepsis. They examine what a care bundle looks like, the management choices, the evidence base and the role of simulation training.2019-11-0800 min
Fontanelle paediatric educationFood Allergies in Children - making a diagnosis using the EATERS methodDr Mich Lajeunesse consultant in paediatric allergy takes us through using the EATERS method to take an allergy focused clinical history and help diagnose food allergies. EATERS stands for Exposure, Allergen, Timing, Environment, Reproducibility, Symptoms. Based on a 15 Minute Consultation in E&P edition of ADC (http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2018-316397) If your interest is piqued Mich also directs us to the RCPCH Paediatric Allergy Training study days.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Other news: Fontanelle is nearly 1!🎂🎈To celebrate our first birthday we're giving away a pair of Sony headphones so the winner can listen to educational podcasts on their way to work. For a...2019-10-0427 minPaediatric CommuterEpisode 6 - EczemaDiscussion with Dr. Helen Goodyear about Eczema/ Atopic dermatitis in Children
A podcast for you: the paediatric commuter. We are joining you on your daily journey from home to work and we discuss interesting topics with guests from different specialities. Have a safe commute!
Host: Dr. Alexandra Pelivan
Guest: Dr. Helen Goodyear
Music: Komiku - Mushrooms
RCPCH Eczema Care pathway: https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/allergy-care-pathway-eczema
NICE guidelines for eczema: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg57
British Association of De...2019-04-0400 min
Two Paeds In A PodEpisode 29: Paediatrics 2040We talk to Dr Hannah Jacob about her work as Chair of the RCPCH Trainees Committee and how all paediatricians in training can and should get involved. We also discuss the future of Paediatrics in the UK with the Royal College's 'Paediatrics 2040' Project.2019-03-2425 min
Learn on the go: the Community Care podcastFabricated or induced illnessWelcome to Learn on the go, a Community Care Inform podcast where we discuss what the latest research, practice models and policy guidance mean to your practice.In this episode, we discuss fabricated or induced illness.The experts are Gretchen Precey, independent social worker, trainer and consultant, and Dr Paul Davis, consultant paediatrician.2:28: Gretchen and Paul talk about what FII is and the kinds of behaviours it can include.8:21: Why are mothers typically the perpetrators of FII? Gretchen and Paul give their opinions.12:04: The experts talk about the signs that...2019-02-2027 min
A Pint With SeaniebeeEpisode 108 - Victoria MacDonald has a pint with SeaniebeeChannel 4 News’s Health and Social Care correspondent and one of the UK’s preeminent journalists, joins the pod to discuss everything from fake news and the state of journalism today; the future of the NHS; the likely impact of Brexit on health care professionals; whether depression, mental health issues and violence towards women are on the rise; and how children may be the best people to steer us pedantic adults on the whole personal pronoun debate.
Links:
RCPCH Christmas Lecture: https://tinyurl.com/yc5ytq2m
A Pint With Seaniebee
Please subscribe to the podcast: www.patreon.com/seaniebee
Audi...2018-12-3055 min
I am a Health VisitorWhat to do with a Student Nurse! - Episode 22So... you have a student nurse coming to visit your team! What do you do to help them learn, make sure they have plenty to do, guide them to transferable elements of the health visiting role... and what about when you have to do your documentation?
Don't just send them home early (although do that sometimes too!)
Jen and Amy talk about some of the resources they use when working with student nurses. We are sure you, our listeners, have loads of extra stuff you use all the time, so please do shout if you have another idea to share!
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I am a Health VisitorWeight, Length and Head Circumference - what, when and why? Episode 15We do a deep dive into the murky waters of measuring babies! It's a slightly longer than usual episode, but its all relevant and we do reach a clear conclusion eventually - stick with us!
Despite some VERY different practice across trusts nationally, there is excellent and very clear guidance from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on exactly when we should be measuring what; how and why we should be doing it.
Spoiler alert - it might just surprise you to hear just how frequently (or rather, infrequently) we are...2018-04-0250 min
The Social World Podcast060 Dr Simon Lenton – Child Friendly Health Care Interview with Dr Simon Lenton MB, ChB, DRCOG, MRCP, MPH/DLSHTM, FRCPCH, MFPH
He completed his medical training in Aberdeen in 1977 and was appointed as a Consultant Paediatrician in Community Child Health (CPCCH) in Bath in 1987 after training in New Zealand, Canada and the UK.
Between 1996 and 2000 he completed Public Health training with a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from LSHTM and placements with the commissioning arm of Wiltshire Health Authority and a further placement Southwest Regional Office.
Between 2000-3 he worked as a Policy Adviser in the Department of Health and helped de...2015-07-0729 min
ADC PodcastGeneral paedatrics - what are the challenges In the first part of a 2-part series of Podcasts about General Paediatrics, 3 General Paediatricians discussing its future.
Dr Lakshman Raman, General Paediatrician and Chair of the General Paediatrics’ Specialist Advisory Group of RCPCH; Dr Colin Powell, General Paediatrician and Chair of the British Association of General Paediatrics and Dr Andy Raffles, General Paediatrician and former London Deanery Regional Advisor
They discuss the issues with Podcast Editor, Dr Ashley Reece, who is also a General Paediatrician - What is General Paediatrics and how should General Paediatricians be trained? Why do Paediatric trainees feel they need a...2013-05-0115 min