Analysis Previous Next

What is the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) and why is it important?

Daniel Allen Health writer

NEWS2 has created a common language so nurses can act quickly to help deteriorating patients – but clinical judgement is still vital

Rapid treatment saves lives but efficient systems help too, and the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) is now well established as a way to help detect life-threatening deterioration in patients.

Nursing Older People. 33, 4, 6-8. doi: 10.7748/nop.33.4.6.s2

Want to read more?

Already have access? Log in

3-month trial offer for £5.25/month

Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months

RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:

Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics

Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now

Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more

03 August 2021 / Vol 33 issue 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIGITAL EDITION