Although I do not know much about Military Operations - I agree with the
advice given by Greta. BE CAREFUL!
Cynthia Atwell
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Greta Thornbory" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 10:45 PM
Subject: Re: A QUESTION OF INFORMED CONSENT?
> Yes, but you didn't say where they would be going that does not require
the
> prophylaxis or who the orders are coming from..... this is key to
answering
> your questions.....
>
> If you are looking for a professional answer I think you should consult
your
> indemnity organisation -which maybe the RCN - if it is then ring RCN
Direct
> for advice. I say this because giving any medication you believe is not
> correct is your responsibility no matter who wrote it up or signed the
> prescription or your cover. You are the person liable if anything happens
or
> there is any adverse effect. If you can justify your actions in a court of
> law then fine - if not then seek advice - that's what you pay for.
>
> Are you insinuating below that the medication is given for other
purposes -
> then you are even more at risk!!!!!! All sounds a bit dodgy to me, but one
> cannot really comment more without the full facts.
>
> Greta Thornbory
> Education & Health Care Consultant
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gordon Main <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 10:23 PM
> Subject: Re: A QUESTION OF INFORMED CONSENT?
>
>
> > the personel are military but their destination is fixed..ie they will
not
> > move to a risk area. The patients themselves, based on info obtained
> > locally, do not actually take the drugs.
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