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Procedures for Toxicological Screening:
1. What are the standard procedures for conducting screenings for individuals who believe they might have been administered a substance without their consent upon presenting to A&E?
2. Are there specific protocols for these situations, and if so, what are they?
3. If there is a document, flow chart or any other materials, pertaining to these procedures, please can these be attached to your reply.
Information Provided to Patients:
4. What information is given to patients regarding the utility and limitations of testing conducted in your A&E setting, including the context of potential law enforcement or justice processes, if any?
5. Does this information make clear whether or not tests conducted in A&E are admissible in court? If so, what does it state?
6. What advice or support is provided to individuals during and after the screening process?
7. Are there any follow-up procedures or referrals to other support services offered to these individuals?
8. If there is a document, flow chart or any other materials, provided to patients, please can these be attached to your reply.
Scope of Toxicological Testing:
9. What is the scope of screening conducted in your A&E? If available, what type of testing is used.
10. Are any specific drugs or substances prioritised or given special attention during these screenings?
Training:
11. Have A&E staff had specific and dedicated training about spiking? If so, please provide details of this training.