Neurology

A paediatric neurologist understands disorders of the nervous system that affect infants, children and young people - find out more about this sub-specialty.

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Diagnosis of death by neurological criteria (DNC) in infants, children and adolescents

The �� updated the criteria for the diagnosis of death by neurological criteria (DNC) in infants, children and adolescents. This is presented in Appendix 2 of 'A Code of Practice on the diagnosis and confirmation of death', published by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges in January 2025.

Child and adolescent mortality

Intensive care medicine

Neonatal medicine

Neurology

Infant health

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Stroke in childhood - clinical guideline for diagnosis, management and rehabilitation

This evidence-based clinical guideline (published 2017) provides recommendations for all UK paediatricians and healthcare professionals involved in the regulation or practice of the care of children and young people who have had or are suspected of having a stroke. You can download the full guidelin...

Clinical guidelines and standards

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OPEN UK (Organisation of Paediatric Epilepsy Networks in the UK)

OPEN UK is a clinical network connecting NHS Health Boards and Trusts that provide care for children with epilepsies with regional epilepsy networks and a UK Working Group.

General paediatrics

Neurology

Epilepsy

Clinical guidelines and standards

Networks for health services

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Neurology

Diagnosis of death by neurological criteria (DNC) in infants, children and adolescents

Stroke in childhood - clinical guideline for diagnosis, management and rehabilitation

OPEN UK (Organisation of Paediatric Epilepsy Networks in the UK)

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