Guidelines for the Multi-Agency Management of Patients Suspected or at Risk of Suffering From Life-Threatening Abuse Resulting in Cyanotic-Apnoeic Episodes [Summary of the Staffordshire Protocol, Prepared by the North Staffordshire Hospital Trust, Staffordshire Social Services, and Staffordshire Police, and Passed by Staffordshire Area Child Protection Committee, 12 January 1994]

Abstract

Following earlier discussion in the journal, various contributions were received, furthering the debate on covert video surveillance (CVS). The editor requested a full summary of the Staffordshire protocol after receiving Mr. Thomas's critique of that protocol. He invited Dr. Shinebourne, who was previously involved in the development of the techniques of CVS at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London, to comment on Mr. Thomas's critique. Dr. Evans and Professor Southall and Dr. Samuels continue their debate on the issues.