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Transport of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 exposes patients to the usual risks associated with transport and clinicians to additional infective risks. Last updated: 10 November 2021
We recommend the use of imaging when required for exclusion of other pathology from the differential diagnosis; when required to identify the cause of sudden deterioration in a patient; portable chest radiography preferentially over patient movement to radiology where possible. Last updated: 10 November 2021
Ethically challenging decisions in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak are expected. Ethical decision-making is contextual; previous tools may cause harm if used out of context. Last updated: 10 November 2021
Emergency clinicians (doctors, nurses, administration and ancillary staff) are a precious, resilient, capable and expert frontline workforce. Last updated: 10 November 2021
The ability to provide high quality care to major trauma patients should be maintained to the greatest possible extent during the coronavirus pandemic, while ensuring that critical resources are preserved as far as possible. Last updated: 10 November 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of infection control and prevention at all stages during the patient journey. Last updated: 10 November 2021
The COVID-19 Pandemic has been global in its reach and infected millions of people. While its health and economic impacts have been devastating, the global cooperation that we have witnessed among scientists and clinicians has been extraordinary. Last updated: 10 November 2021
We partner with one another, with patients and with other health professionals. We unite to achieve better outcomes, to learn and to advance as a body, as a specialty, and as a practice.
This is a policy of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College). This document relates to the provision of emergency medical advice over the telephone to patients, carers and non-health professionals who telephone a hospital emergency department.
The ACEM Strategy 2025-2030 is the first of its kind in this format, outlining key insights that will shape our focus over the next five years.