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Ambient voice technology - position statement

Ambient voice technology (AVT), including automated speech recognition and AI (artificial intelligence) supported clinical documentation tools, is rapidly emerging across the NHS. As adoption accelerates, we recognise the need for clear guidance to ensure safe, ethical and effective use in paediatri...

Digital health

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Artificial intelligence - position statement

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a transformative opportunity in the pursuit of achieving the best possible standard of health for children and young people in the UK and internationally. The impact of AI is potentially far reaching across almost all aspects of healthcare provision and for this...

Digital health

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Safe and effective dose management in electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

This position statement is made on behalf of the Joint RCPCH and NPPG Medicines Committee. The Medicines Committee is a collaborative standing committee with joint membership between Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG).

Drugs and medicines

Data

Digital health

Governance and regulation

Quality improvement

Patient safety

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Role of paediatricians in supporting children’s school attendance - position statement

Education is a fundamental right that drives personal, social and economic growth. For many children and young people this is delivered through attending school. Regular school attendance supports a child’s education as well as the holistic development of children and young people, empowering them t...

Public affairs and campaigning

Wellbeing for children and young people

Society

Resource

International conflict - position statement

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is mandated by its mission to support improving child health in the UK and around the world. The College will continue to advocate for the best interests of children and paediatricians around the world, whoever they are and wherever they may be. We a...

Global child health

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Air pollution in the UK - position statement

Air pollution poses a serious threat to children's health in the UK, contributing to a range of adverse health outcomes and premature mortality. This updated position statement reviews the latest evidence, now including the impact of indoor air pollution on children. With pollutants from both outdoo...

Air pollution

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Gender identity services and advocacy for children and young people

There has been growing interest in how the NHS should most appropriately assess, diagnose and care for children and young people who are questioning their gender identity or experiencing gender incongruence. This page provides more information for College members about NHS care for children who are ...

General paediatrics

Gender identity

LGBTQ+

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The role of paediatricians in children and young people's mental health - position statement 2024

Childhood mental health problems are common and increasing across the UK. Our position, updated in February 2024, outlines the role for paediatricians in prevention, early recognition and holistic care. It also calls for greater investment, support for child health professionals and government actio...

Community child health

General paediatrics

Mental health

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Child health inequalities and climate change in the UK - position statement

Climate change poses an existential threat to the health and wellbeing of children and young people, but it is not experienced equally. This position statement focuses on how climate change exacerbates child health inequalities. Actions to combat climate change could improve child health equity, an...

Public health

Health inequalities

Wellbeing for children and young people

Climate change

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Paediatric virtual wards - position statement

Paediatric virtual wards can enable children with a range of acute health needs to be cared for at home, in a more familiar and comfortable environment. This could be particularly valuable for children with ongoing health needs or high care demand who may otherwise be in and out of hospital. There i...

Health policy

Service design