Paediatrics

Pharmacist issued warning after baby ‘tragically’ overdosed on morphine

A pharmacist has been issued a warning by the regulator after a baby in palliative care was accidentally administered 20 times the correct amount of morphine. 

'No plans' to roll out MMR jab in NI pharmacies despite awareness campaign

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has said there are “no plans” to roll out the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine from community pharmacies in Northern Ireland, despite a recent influx of cases. 

Why is this child at risk from her headlice treatment

Should you intervene in this counter discussion about removing headlice?

Oral lidocaine-containing products for infant teething

Do you understand the new guidance relating to the use of oral lidocaine-containing products for teething in children?

Could this child be suffering from more than a sore throat

Could this child’s symptoms require more than a simple paracetamol suspension?

How can you help this new mother with her birth trauma

During a consultation, a patient confesses concern over her flashbacks and anxiety. Are you able to support her?

Depression in children

Read this in-depth CPD on depression in children to find out more about mental health issues In young people

Recognising type 1 diabetes in children

Type 1 diabetes is most commonly identified in children and adolescents. Can you recognise the signs and symptoms?

Can you recognise the symptoms of croup

What advice can you give a worried mother who is concerned about her infant son's barking cough?

What advice can you give a concerned mother about taking temperature

Do you know the best way to measure a child’s body temperature?