Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
Understand the signs of physical abuse. Understand and recognise the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse. Understand the ways in which children may present with neglect.
A collection of regional video presentations given at our recent virtual PEM study day on all things paediatric minor injury-related!
For our 3rd weekly instalment for Domestic Violence Awareness month, we've made a poster on the dangers of Adolescent Relationship Abuse and how to support young people in these circumstances.
Honour-Based Violence is a violent crime or incident which may have been committed to protect or defend the honour of a family or community.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and we are collaborating on a series of topics tailored to frontline clinicians, starting with Domestic Abuse.
Back by popular demand we continue our card game series with a focus on paediatric dermatology!
A large muscular 15-year-old adolescent is walked in by hospital security clutching a blood-soaked sheet with a knife sticking out his right leg.
This week we look at decreased conscious levels in children; and how medical staff can maintain performance when they’re not at their physical best.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is the responsibility of EVERY member of staff in the NHS.
Did you know 1-in-3 children will develop Bronchiolitis within their 1st year of life? Get prepared for winter with our paediatric #LightningLearning.
A 1-year-old is brought in by ambulance after he started fitting at home. Paramedics have given one dose of Diazepam.
A 12-month-old is brought to the ED by paramedics after mum lost her balance and poured a kettle full of boiling water over the child’s face and chest.
The story of a girl who left the party at midnight and attends your ED with only one shoe...
15 y/o found unresponsive by his father. Has been struggling at school. Left a suicide note and was found next to some empty packets of his mother's tablets.
4-month-old unsettled over the afternoon then found unresponsive in cot. Mum out shopping, baby being looked after by her new partner.
Topics covered include… Child protection and children in special circumstances, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Self-harm, Neglect, and Apnoeic episodes as an infant
When to suspect child maltreatment – in association with NICE
We are always looking to expand the number of resources that link to the RCEM curriculum. If you would like to contribute relevant links to be included, simply fill out the form below. We endeavour to peer review all links sent to us to ensure they are of the highest educational quality.