Reconfiguration of Emergency Care system services - 10 Key Principles
This position statement by the College describes the principles that relevant stakeholders must consider when decisions regarding reconfiguration are being made. These will be especially relevant where stakeholders decide that part of reconfiguration will involve down grading or even closure of an Emergency Department.
Decreased Conscious Level for the management of children - RCPCH audit report
The RCPCH has published the findings from an 18-month multi-site clinical audit of the Management of a Child (aged 0-18 years) presenting with a decreased conscious level. Read the report here: http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/decon
Support for people who are distressed, are experiencing suicidal thoughts or who self-harm - The Royal College of Psychiatrists has produced an advice leaflet for patients presenting to EDs that are feeling suicidal or in distress. You can view the leaflet online and order copies from: http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfo/problems/feelingontheedge.aspx .
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