Women's health: Publications
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2 Nov 2021
Impact Assessment of the Education and Career Progression Framework for Fertility Nursing
Publication Code : 009 927This publication details the results of the impact assessment survey undertaken to assess the value and effectiveness of the framework, published in March 2018. This is a collaborative project between the RCN, the British Fertility Society and the Senior Infertility Nurse Group.
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29 Sep 2021
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis
Publication Code : 009 923This updated booklet defines the role of the endometriosis clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to enhance career opportunities, inform and enhance local practice, and establish a base line standard across the UK. There is also an Endometriosis factsheet available (009 924). Publication endorsed by Endometriosis UK.
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29 Sep 2021
Endometriosis factsheet
Publication Code : 009 924This factsheet provides nurses with guidance on how to recognise symptoms, sets out pathways of care and signposts to useful online resources. Please read in conjunction with Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis (publication code: 009 923). Publication endorsed by Endometriosis UK.
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27 Sep 2021
Managing the Disposal of Pregnancy Remains
Publication Code : 009 942This updated publication is intended to provide clear guidance for all health care professionals to have in place sound systems and processes to ensure the safe and appropriate disposal of pregnancy remains, where the pregnancy has ended before the 24th week of gestation. This includes following an ectopic pregnancy, early intrauterine fetal death, miscarriage, or a medically or surgically induced termination of pregnancy.
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20 Apr 2021
Bladder and Bowel Care in Childbirth
Publication Code : 009 553Bladder and bowel care during childbirth is a critical part of maternity care, as the consequences can have short and long-term consequences for the woman and her family. This guidance provides information about bladder and bowel care throughout pregnancy, labour and into the postnatal period.
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30 Mar 2021
Multiple Births Midwife Standard
Publication Code : 009 564Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. This standard is intended to provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice and policies in local service provision for women and their families. The skills and knowledge to provide this service are also outlined.
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23 Mar 2021
RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) Training in Cervical Screening
Publication Code : 009 591The RCN recognises that RNAs carry out cervical screening, in line with national standards. Service and education providers should be confident that appropriate and relevant training and supervision is in place and aware that extra training may be required.
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22 Jan 2021
Fertility Preservation
Publication Code : 009 531This publication provides information for nurses who are supporting and caring for those beginning treatment for potentially life-limiting diseases and where the treatment may adversely affect their ability to have children in the future. The guidance also encompasses those who may wish, for non-medical reasons, to defer having children until later in life, for example members of the armed forces, transgender people, or those considering gender reassignment surgery.
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2 Dec 2020
Fertility Provision for the UK
Publication Code : 009 494This publication details the RCN’s position on the provision of fertility treatment in the UK.
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17 Nov 2020
Termination of Pregnancy: An RCN nursing framework
Publication Code : 009 398This updated guidance incorporates expert and evidence-based practice. It has been produced to support registered nurses and midwives working within the NHS and independent sectors, across the UK. It considers the legislative frameworks in place in 2020 across the UK, alongside clinical guidance for those working in termination of pregnancy services.
