Fracture-related infection: Analysis of healthcare utilisation and associated costs.

Aims: A consensus definition of fracture related infection (FRI) has been created with the aim of standardising diagnosis and eliminating heterogeneity that prevents accurate comparison between existing studies. FRI remains one of the most challenging complications in musculoskeletal trauma surgery and carries with it a significant cost burden. A review of UK finances has not been completed utilising consensus diagnostic criteria.

Are psychiatrists affecting the legal process by answering legal questions?

Background: Psychiatrists are often asked to answer legal questions. The extent to which they answer strictly legal rather than medical matters is not known.

Aim: To investigate how strongly psychiatrists in England and Wales express opinions on one legal question - that of diminished responsibility in respect of a murder charge, and how this is related to outcome in court.