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The state of neonatal transport services in the UK

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Alan Fenton

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Abstract

Neonatal transfer services across the UK have evolved at different rates, using a variety of approaches. Scotland, Northern Ireland and most recently Wales have adopted a more centralised approach than in England, where due to comparative population size transport services have developed alongside neonatal network boundaries. Despite considerable investment, transport provision remains variable in some areas and there are continuing issues common to most regions, including service provision and configuration, training, competencies and audit. Further development is required to optimise the use of available resources and develop benchmarking to ensure a high quality sustainable service.

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Author(s): Fenton AC, Leslie A

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition

Year: 2012

Volume: 97

Issue: 6

Pages: F477-F481

Print publication date: 26/09/2011

ISSN (print): 1359-2998

ISSN (electronic): 1468-2052

Publisher: BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2011-300573

DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2011-300573

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