Latest summaries
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SIGN guidelineSIGN FASD guideline
Failure to recognise prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) as a possible cause of behavioural difficulties, such as ADHD, may contribute to adverse outcomes for the child. This summary covers the identification of children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure and includes a succinct and helpful diagnostic algorithm.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE scarlet fever guideline
A concise summary of the PHE guideline on the management of scarlet fever and its complications, and the recommended actions to effectively treat them
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE childhood flu vaccine guideline
This concise and useful algorithm shows which flu vaccine children should have.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE whooping cough guideline
Summary of PHE guidance on the management of whooping cough covers testing and includes an algorithm on the management of patients with the condition.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
Let’s talk about weight in children guideline
This summary relates to families of 4–12-year-old children and young people, covering how to discuss weight, and support positive lifestyle changes.
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NICE guideline
NICE preterm follow up guideline
This summary explains the risk of different developmental problems and disorders, what patients and carers need to know, and discharge planning.
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Independent professional body guideline
HeadSmart brain tumours in children guidance
This summary covers the presenting symptoms and diagnosis of brain tumours in children, and when to refer for specialist management
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NICE guideline
NICE ADHD guideline
The updated summary covers key points on identification and treatment of ADHD, management, supporting families and carers, and appropriate medication.
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Use of unlicensed medicines in paediatric patients guideline
A clear and concise summary of guidance for the safe prescribing of unlicensed medicines in paediatric patients. Includes legal guidance for prescribers.
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: diagnosis of autism in young people
A clear and concise summary of the NICE guideline on the recognition, diagnosis, and referral of children and young people on the autism spectrum.
