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In the current edition of Paediatric Nursing

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Update

Editorial

News

Health of under-fives has worsened despite government schemes
The Audit Commission expresses concerns that family nurse partnerships are not delivering value for money

Clinical standard needed to assess neonatal services
The government identifies a lack of evidence-based practice

Analysis

Toolkit aims to improve the care of vulnerable babies
Using neonatal nursing networks to share best practice

School nurses can help identify children with undiagnosed autism
Providing an adequate education for school children with special needs

Resources

Noticeboard, Diary, Journal scan, On the web

Research digest, Research and commentary

Opinion

Book reviews; Student voice
Since the earthquake, the risks of child malnutrition in Haiti have increased, says Saffron Brown

Features

Hannah Jones, consent and the child in action: a legal commentary
Mark Cornock discusses how a 13-year-old girl informed the legal process of consent when she refused life-saving treatment

An offsite activity policy for asthma camp
The need to ensure safety in the asthma camp experience for children and young people has been addressed by Gail Clack and her team

Distinguishing features of preseptal and orbital cellulitis
James Bethel discusses the symptoms and complications hindering an accurate diagnosis of these ocular presentations

Research

Evaluating venepuncture practice on a general children’s ward
Reducing the physical and psychological stress for children undergoing procedures involving needles may be down to staff training. Christopher Hands and colleagues investigate

Careers

Classified appointments

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