Citation

Jaberoo MC, Joseph J, Korgaonkar G, Mylvaganam K, Adams B, Keene M. J. Med. Ethics 2013; 39(2): 125-126.

Affiliation

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/medethics-2011-100155

PMID

23172899

Abstract

Guidelines advise that x-rays do not contribute to the clinical management of simple nasal fractures. However, in cases of simple nasal fracture secondary to assault, a facial x-ray may provide additional legal evidence should the victim wish to press charges, though there is no published guidance. We examine the ethical and medico-legal issues surrounding this controversial area.

Language: en