Citation

Atkinson R, Grossbard DG, Danne PD, Trinca GW, Whear M, Journeaux L, Wilson GJ, Johnston I, Cass DT. Proc. Australas. Road Safety Res. Policing Educ. Conf. 2007; 11.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, copyright holder varies, Publisher Monash University)

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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.