Publications, resources and links
Publications
The following RCN publications may be of interest to forum members:
A competence framework for nurses working in the field of menopause [see how to access PDF files]
Genital examination in women: A resource for skills development and assessment (PDF 388.8KB)
Gynaecological cancer- guidance for nursing staff
Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer- the facts (updated 2012)
RCN Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion) Position Statement (PDF 229KB)
Sensitive disposal of all fetal remains- guidance for nurses and midwives
Resources and links
2012 NICE guidelines manual
The manual explains how NICE develops clinical guidelines and provides advice on technical aspects of guideline development. This replaces the 2009 guidelines manual, and can be found on the clinical guidance page of the NICE website
HPV vaccination
Since September 2008 there has been a national programme to vaccinate girls aged 12 to 13 against the human papilloma virus (HPV). Further information about the HPV Vaccination is available at www.nhs.uk/Conditions/HPV-vaccination/Pages/Introduction.aspx
NHS Screening
The NHS Cancer Screening Programmes website for England provided information on the cancer screening programmes of England are nationally coordinated. They are the NHS Breast Screening Programme, the NHS Cervical Screening Programme and the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
NHS Cervical Screening programme guidance can be found at www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/cervical/index.html