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Dr Colin Currie

Colin Currie is a senior lecturer and honorary consultant in geriatric medicine (Edinburgh University and NHS Lothian), with main clinical interests in orthogeriatric care and hip fracture audit. He has also been involved in developing clinical standards and inspection processes in relation to older peoples' care; and in policy development in Scotland and England, as a special adviser in Scottish and UK government. From the 1970's until 2008 he was heavily involved in the teaching of geriatric medicine -- including ethical aspects -- for Edinburgh medical undergraduates. Recent publications include: Currie CT, Hutchison JD. (2005). Audit, guidelines and standards: Clinical governance for hip fracture care in Scotland. Disability and Rehabilitation 27, 1099-1105; Sahota O, Currie CT. (2008) Hip fracture care: all change. Age and Ageing 37:1-2 (Editorial)