2005 Report
An Acute Problem?
Foreword Report
Recommendations Appendices
Summary Acknowledgements

Authors
M Cullinane PhD (Project manager)
G Findlay MB ChB FRCA (Clinical co-ordinator)
C Hargraves BSc RGN DipHSM MBA (Chief executive)
S Lucas FRCPath (Clinical co-ordinator)

Published 11th May 2005 by the
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Disclaimer
The recommendations contained in this report represent the view of NCEPOD,
which was arrived at after a careful consideration of the available evidence.
Health professionals are expected to take it into account when exercising their
clinical judgement. It does not, however, override their individual responsibility
to make appropriate decisions in the circumstances of the individual patient,
in consultation with the patient and/or guardian or carer.