Five ways to kick off the concussion debate without stopping the game

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Five ways to kick off the concussion debate without stopping the game
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This problem is too complicated to reduce it to the kick-off debate.

The clash in this masthead between columnists Andrew Webster and Peter FitzSimons on rugby league and the risk of concussion from kick-offs highlights how confusing the debate can be when it is diminished to a few moments and isolated from the overall picture.

There is a lot of busy activity and changes around concussion. However, recognition alone does not avoid damage. It is important to understand that higher standards of recognition do not prevent concussion, they just make the diagnosis. If doctors are to make recommendations based on risks, expectations and alternatives, with the potential risk of legal obligations, their assessment may be very conservative given the current level of medical understanding. It is reasonable to expect that, in the future, there will be a metric where mandatory retirement must take place.

Informed consent should be obtained from players. Furthermore, they must renew their consent after they have recovered from each concussion episode as the risk of permanent brain injury will have changed. Obtaining informed consent for minors is challenging. Their parents must be fully informed and kept abreast of emerging knowledge.

Quality research remains a priority. Answers will take a long time to obtain, but actions will need to occur now and be modified with the unveiling results.

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