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Constipation in children and young people

  • Quality standard
  • Reference number: QS62
  • Published:  13 May 2014
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  • Quality statements
  • Quality statement 1: Assessment
  • Quality statement 2: First-line treatment with laxatives
  • Quality statement 3: Reviewing disimpaction therapy
  • Quality statement 4: Reviewing maintenance therapy
  • Quality statement 5: Written information
  • Quality statement 6: Referral if no response to treatment
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August 2020: Data sources, links and references have been updated.


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