Women's health: Publications
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9 Dec 2024
Cervical Screening for Physically Disabled Women and Autistic Women
Publication Code : 011 821This clinical guidance provides resources for registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates who are responsible for providing cervical screening in any setting. The main intention is to encourage and facilitate the uptake of cervical screening for women and those with a cervix who have a physical disability and/or are autistic.
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5 Dec 2024
Managing the Disposal of Pregnancy Remains
Publication Code : 011 891This updated publication provides clear guidance for all health care professionals, to ensure they have in place robust systems and processes for 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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17 Oct 2024
Making Sense of WomenÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s Health
Publication Code : 011 664This updated publication is designed for the non-specialist nurse. It highlights conditions that women can experience, the likely outcomes and how to access appropriate resources or treatment.
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2 Oct 2024
Fertility Preservation
Publication Code : 011 754This 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. This updated 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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23 Sep 2024
Education and Career Progression Framework for Fertility Nursing
Publication Code : 011 692This updated framework highlights recommended education and training pathways for career development within fertility nursing. It can be used to facilitate a conversation and enable career development for all nurses and HCSWs in fertility services.
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23 Sep 2024
What are PMS and PMDD?
Publication Code : 011 822This resource has been designed to raise awareness of both premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), to support patient assessment and care, and to signpost nursing staff to further helpful resources.
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18 Sep 2024
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Early Pregnancy Care
Publication Code : 011 652This updated publication outlines the key skills and knowledge required to develop the role of a specialist nurse/midwife in early pregnancy care.
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16 Sep 2024
Multiple Births Midwife Standard
Publication Code : 011 681Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families, who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. These standards are 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 in the standards.
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11 Sep 2024
RCN Position Statement on Nursing Associates (NAs) Training in Cervical Screening
Publication Code : 011 651The RCN recognises that nursing associates (NAs) 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.
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4 Sep 2024
Sexual and Reproductive Health Competency Framework for Women Cared for in Prison
Publication Code : 011 557This competencies framework has been developed for nurses, midwives, and those supporting nursing teams, who provide sexual and reproductive health care to women in prison. It takes account of nursing teams who may have limited experience caring for pregnant women.
