Women's health: Publications
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2 Nov 2020
Women’s Health Pocket Guide
Publication Code : 009 289An easy reference tool for nurses, and midwives working with women, including in gynaecology, sexual and reproductive health, in all health and social care settings across the UK. Supported by the Association of Early Pregnancy Units, the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, the Wear White Again Hologic campaign and Verity The Polycystic Ovaries Self Help Group.
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22 Oct 2020
Female Genital Mutilation. RCN guidance for sexual health care
Publication Code : 009 376This publication acts as a supplement to Female Genital Mutilation: An RCN Resource for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (2019) and focuses on professionals working in sexual health services such as sexual health clinics, genitourinary medicine clinics and children’s services.
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21 Oct 2020
Female Genital Mutilation. RCN guidance for travel health services
Publication Code : 009 375This publication acts as a supplement to Female Genital Mutilation: An RCN Resource for Nursing and Midwifery Practice (2019) and focuses on professionals working in travel health services. Travel health organisations, clinics and health care professionals will find it useful as it highlights how important it is for processes within travel health settings to be reviewed to ensure services provide an effective safeguarding process around FGM.
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16 Sep 2020
Menopause: RCN Guidance for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
Publication Code : 009 326To provide support and advice to women it is important that health care professionals understand the changes that women face at the time of their menopause and the issues related to improving health after menopause. This updated publication aims to help health care professionals gain awareness of the menopause and the safety and efficacy of modern therapy options available. This publication is endorsed by the British Menopause Society.
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15 Sep 2020
Modern Slavery and Trafficking: Guidance for Nurses and Midwives
Publication Code : 009 300More than 40 million people are trapped in modern slavery across the globe. This guidance (previously in pocket guide format) has been reviewed and updated to help nurses and midwives identify victims of slavery and help people find the assistance and support they need.
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15 Sep 2020
Domestic Abuse Position Statement
Publication Code : 009 373Domestic abuse is both complex and commonplace, and impacts on everyone, either personally or professionally. This publication outlines the RCN’s position on domestic abuse and our work to raise awareness of the issue amongst health care professionals. It also includes details of resources for further information.
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15 Sep 2020
Guidance for Nurses and Midwives to Support Those Affected by Domestic Abuse
Publication Code : 009 301Domestic abuse is a significant safeguarding issue in all societies and is a challenge for everyone. This guidance has been reviewed and updated (previously in pocket guide format) in response to the recognition by the RCN of the need for nurses, midwives and health care support workers and all health care professionals to have an understanding of the impact of the domestic abuse of patients, clients and colleagues.
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8 Sep 2020
RCN Guidance - Conscientious Objection (Termination of pregnancy)
Publication Code : 009 325This publication provides guidance on the issue of Conscientious Objection for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, and is an update to our 2013 Position Statement on Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion) (RCN 2013).
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1 Sep 2020
The Menopause and Work: Guidance for RCN Representatives
Publication Code : 009 327Sitting within the Healthy Workplaces campaign, this updated publication provides guidance to RCN Reps when working with colleagues going through the menopause. The document discusses symptoms, workplace policies, and recommendations for changes to both work patterns and the work environment.
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28 Jul 2020
Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion)
Publication Code : 009 324An updated position statement from the RCN on Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion). Previous version was 006 685.
