ABC of major trauma. Blast and gunshot injuries.

Doctors and nurses treating patients who have blast or gunshot injuries should remember that in nearly all cases there will be forensic or medicolegal consequences and that, although patient care is of prime importance, they have certain duties to record information with these consequences in mind. Such information may be required in subsequent legal prosecution or to help the victims to obtain adequate compensation. Accurate record keeping with retention of a personal copy for the long term is important.