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