Summary of consent models and processes for staff, patients and the public
| Consent model | Process |
| Staff | Consent is implied with opt-out/withdrawal requests available; posters placed in the trauma bay for awareness. |
| Patient (survive to discharge) | Notification included in routine discharge paperwork; posters placed in the family area/waiting room in the emergency department. |
| Patient (die in hospital) | Next of kin notified via letter; study posters placed in family area/waiting room. |
| Patient (die in trauma bay) | If identified, next of kin notified via letter; no notification if unidentified. |
| Public | Information made available via study website. |