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Three principle methods of achieving a change in the law were identified:<br />

1. A change in the law (Statutory Instrument, amendment, primary legislation)<br />

2. An elaboration of existing law<br />

3. A test case<br />

In order to establish public support, which will be vital for any change, the following themes<br />

were explored:<br />

• Exploring broader benefits and harms to -<br />

o Individual patients<br />

o Individual healthcare staff<br />

o Employers<br />

o Society<br />

• The virtuous/responsible patient<br />

• Comparisons with zero tolerance to violence<br />

• Reciprocity<br />

Other stakeholders included:<br />

• British Association of Operating Department Practitioners<br />

• Unison<br />

• Unite<br />

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapists<br />

• Association of Occupational Health<br />

• NHSE (including medical Directors)<br />

• Patients Association<br />

• Terrence Higgins Trust<br />

• GMC<br />

• NHSLA<br />

• MPS/MDU/MDDUS<br />

• BMA<br />

• Court of Protection<br />

• Office of Official Solicitor<br />

• Health and Safety Executive<br />

• Department of Health<br />

• Human Tissue Authority

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