Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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PATIENT SAFETY: Consent<br />
Informed consent means that patient <strong>and</strong> patient’s family<br />
underst<strong>and</strong><br />
– What is to take place<br />
– Potential risks, complications <strong>of</strong> both proceeding <strong>and</strong><br />
not proceeding<br />
– Have given permission for intervention<br />
Be attentive to legal, religious, cultural, linguistic, family norms<br />
<strong>and</strong> differences<br />
Our job is not to judge, but to provide care to all without<br />
regard to social status or any other considerations<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
www.who.int/surgery
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