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Constipation in children and young people: diagnosis and management

Clinical guideline [CG99] Published: 26 May 2010 Last updated: 13 July 2017

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Tools and resources

Tools to help you put the guidance into practice.

Implementation support

  • Endorsed resource - Tackling childhood constipation and overflow soiling using a macrogol laxative   
  • Bristol stool chart PDF 162 KB 07 January 2013  
  • Guide to resources PDF 353 KB 27 October 2010  
  • Frequently asked questions for staff in children's centres PDF 155 KB 28 July 2010  
  • History-taking questionnaire under 1 year old Word 274 KB 28 July 2010  
  • History-taking questionnaire 1 year and older Word 303 KB 28 July 2010  

Audit and service improvement

  • Baseline assessment tool Excel 684 KB 26 May 2010  

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