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The current rules require 5 things to be available at a game. Do you agree that each of the following is essential at a game? (Tick just those that you think ARE essential):
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A qualified medical practitioner, nurse, paramedic, physiotherapist or first aider. |
102 |
89.4% |
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A first aid kit including a suitable (preferably inflatable) set of limb splints. |
100 |
87.7% |
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A stretcher. |
76 |
66.6% |
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An ambulance and crew (an ambulance is defined to be a vehicle constructed and equipped for the purpose of carrying stretcher-bound patients to hospital). |
40 |
35.0% |
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A telephone capable of use to summon the emergency services. |
107 |
93.8% |
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Which of the following people would you regard as qualified to be the medical cover at a game? (Tick all that apply)
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A doctor specialising in trauma/orthopaedics or A&E |
70 |
61.4% |
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Any doctor |
50 |
43.8% |
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A nurse specialising in trauma/orthopaedics or A&E |
66 |
57.8% |
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A nurse qualified in adult nursing |
29 |
25.4% |
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A qualified paramedic |
92 |
80.7% |
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A physiotherapist specialising in trauma or sports injuries |
63 |
55.2% |
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Any physiotherapist |
15 |
13.1% |
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A qualified first aider from a recognised organisation (eg St John Ambulance) |
68 |
59.6% |
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A coach who has completed the BAFCA basic training |
19 |
16.6% |
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Other (please specify) |
8 |
7.0% |
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What is the minimum number of "medical cover" people who should be present at all times at a game?
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None |
2 |
1.7% |
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One |
36 |
32.1% |
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Two |
65 |
58.0% |
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Three |
7 |
6.2% |
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Four |
2 |
1.7% |
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Five or more |
0 |
0.0% |
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Which of the following statements best describes your view about ambulances?
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It is essential that an ambulance be present at a game at all times. The game must stop if the ambulance leaves. |
17 |
14.9% |
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It is essential that an ambulance be present at the start of a game, but the game can continue if it leaves, provided other medial requirements are met until it returns. |
30 |
26.3% |
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It is NOT essential that an ambulance be present at the game. We can dial 999 if we need one. |
67 |
58.7% |
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Which of the following equipment do you regard as essential to have at a game at all times? (Tick all that apply)
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A basic first aid kit |
111 |
97.3% |
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A set of limb splints |
62 |
54.3% |
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A set of inflatable limb splints |
43 |
37.7% |
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A stretcher |
81 |
71.0% |
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A telephone |
109 |
95.6% |
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Other (please specify) |
13 |
11.4% |
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