To capture the views of various members of the healthcare system with regards to whiplash injuries and in particular, the cumulative effects of whiplash on a patient seeking compensation. A questionnaire was set up on “Surveymonkey” which consisted of three scenarios outlining 1. single whiplash injury 2. Past history of neck pain with new whiplash injury 3. Chronic history of neck pain with a new whiplash injury seeking long term compensation and early retirement. The respondents were asked whether or not they agreed or disagreed with fictional expert opinions for each scenario. The questionnaire was distributed to orthopaedic surgeons, accident & emergency doctors, general practitioners and physiotherapists.Aims
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