Professional leadership and advocacy in the reduction of road trauma.

Author(s)
Atkinson, R. Grossbard, D.G. Danne, P.D. Trinca, G.W. Whear, M. Journeaux, L. Wilson, G.J. Johnston, I. & Cass, D.T.
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Abstract

Influencing legislators is common to many of the issues which the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) Trauma Committee have been involved with. An evidence-based position outlining concerns and potential solutions is first developed, followed by lobbying and public education including the release of media statements and letters to the press and politicians, outlining concerns. The RACS Trauma Committee has actively sought membership of external committees and organisations and made submissions to official parliamentary inquiries. It organises workshops and seminars to which stakeholders have been invited and convenes international conferences. It has attended and presented at such conferences teaming up with and providing support to other stakeholders. The successful use of these methods is illustrated in this paper. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E216178.

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C 48396 (In: C 48335 [electronic version only]) /84 / ITRD E216148
Source

In: [Proceedings of the] 2007 Australasian Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 17th-19th October 2007, 12 p.

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