Recently Updated Publications – December 2019

The following documents have now been revised and republished on our website:

– Recommendations – Consent from patients who may have been seriously assaulted;

– Recommendations – TASER®: Clinical Effects and Management of Those Subjected to TASER® Discharge;

– Head injury warning: Advice to custody officers, gaolers & detention officers;

– Safe and Secure Administration of Medication in Police Custody;

– Provision of advice and help to those who have been raped or sexually abused abroad;

– Sample consent form for Healthcare Professionals;

– Operational procedures and equipment for clinical rooms in police stations;

– Operational procedures and equipment for clinical facilities in Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs).

A new document has also  been published and can be accessed on our website:

– Management of Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Attempt Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (DNR/DNAR/DNACPR) decisions in police custody.

Please visit our Publications page to view these.