Tag Jane Terris

Emergency

Consent and competence—the Australian, NZ and UK perspectives

Essentials 1 Informed consent is an essential process for medical treatment that has ethical, legal and administrative elements. Complexities of the practical situation may result in deviation from the theoretical ideal. 2 Consent may be implied, verbal or written, and…

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine
March 19, 2024

Emergency

The coroner: the Australian, NZ and UK perspectives

Essentials 1 The Coroners Court is a specialist court established to investigate certain types of deaths and fires. The purpose of these investigations is to consider ways that similar events may be prevented in the future. 2 Preparation for a…

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine
March 19, 2024

Emergency

Sexually transmitted infections

Essentials 1 Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the commonest infections worldwide and account for a significant number of emergency department (ED) visits per year. ED staff should be competent to screen, diagnose and treat STIs and to notify and…

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine
March 19, 2024