The survey results showed that 79 per cent of the 1,492 respondents wanted the college to call for "outright withdrawal" of the bill, rather than pushing for amendments.
Following the result, the college is urging ministers to work with all health professionals to develop practical steps for delivering areas of reform where there is clear consensus.
RCPCH president Professor Terence Stephenson said: "It is clear that a substantial majority of our voting members believe that the Health and Social Care Bill carries risk for children and young people.
"Despite revisions and assurances from government, there remains widespread and deep concern among not only our members, but also the wider health profession and public, about the bill’s impact on patient care."
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