The National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) is a standardised clinical tool used across the NHS to identify acutely ill and deteriorating patients early. Introduced by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), NEWS2 helps healthcare professionals recognise deterioration, escalate care appropriately, and improve patient outcomes. This blog explains what NEWS2 is, how it works, how…
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Recognising the Deteriorating Patient
Early recognition of a deteriorating patient is one of the most important skills in healthcare. Failure to identify deterioration in time can lead to cardiac arrest, unplanned ICU admission, or death. Conversely, early recognition and prompt escalation save lives. This blog explains how to recognise the deteriorating patient, key warning signs, assessment tools, and what…