05743nam 2200733Ia 450 991045436050332120200520144314.01-118-68771-X1-282-02823-597866120282360-470-74359-X(CKB)1000000000724647(EBL)437452(OCoLC)367592649(SSID)ssj0000182398(PQKBManifestationID)11181805(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000182398(PQKBWorkID)10172159(PQKB)11123735(MiAaPQ)EBC437452(MiAaPQ)EBC4037624(Au-PeEL)EBL437452(CaPaEBR)ebr10301131(Au-PeEL)EBL4037624(CaPaEBR)ebr11111850(CaONFJC)MIL202823(OCoLC)927508775(EXLCZ)99100000000072464720081017d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrAn introduction to biomedical science in professional and clinical practice[electronic resource] /by Sarah J. Pitt and James M. Cunningham1st ed.Chichester, UK ;Hoboken, NJ Wiley-Blackwell20091 online resource (241 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-470-05714-9 0-470-05715-7 Includes bibliographical references and index.An Introduction to Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction to a career as a biomedical scientist; 1.1 What is a biomedical scientist?; 1.2 Early development of clinical laboratory sciences; 1.3 Development of the biomedical science profession; 1.4 Role of the IBMS as the professional body for biomedical scientists in the 21st Century; 1.5 Health Professions Council; 1.6 Education and training for biomedical scientists; 1.7 Codes of conduct; 1.8 Conclusion; Quick quiz; Coursework exercises; Suggested references2 Organization of pathology departments and the role of pathology in healthcare2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Organization of pathology departments; 2.3 Staff groups within pathology; 2.4 Role of pathology in healthcare; 2.5 Users of the service; 2.6 Evidence-based laboratory medicine; 2.7 Improving the pathology service; 2.8 Point of care testing (POCT); 2.9 Role of POCT in patient care; 2.10 Conclusion; Quick quiz; Suggested exercises; Suggested references; 3 Communication for biomedical scientists; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Communicating as a scientist; 3.3 Communicating as a healthcare professional3.4 Delivering the message: applying principles of effective communication3.5 Communication techniques; 3.6 Conclusion; Quick quiz; Suggested exercises; Suggested references; 4 Quality management in the clinical laboratory; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Quality in pathology; 4.3 Quality Control; 4.4 Quality Assurance; 4.5 Quality assessment; 4.6 Quality audit; 4.7 Clinical governance; 4.8 Quality management system (QMS); 4.9 Accreditation; 4.10 Factors affecting the quality of work in a pathology laboratory; Quick quiz; Suggested exercises; Suggested references5 Basic principles of working in a clinical pathology laboratory5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Working as a professional biomedical scientist in the laboratory; 5.3 Flow of work in a clinical laboratory; 5.4 Health and safety in the clinical laboratory; 5.5 Confidentiality, the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Caldicott Principles; Quick quiz; Suggested exercises; Suggested references; 6 Introduction to the biomedical science disciplines; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Haematology and transfusion science; 6.3 Clinical biochemistry; 6.4 Histopathology and cytopathology; 6.5 Medical microbiology6.6 Liaison between pathology disciplines6.7 Evaluation of a new diagnostic test; 6.8 Sensitivity and specificity of an assay; Quick quiz; Suggested exercises; Suggested references; 7 Biomedical science laboratory techniques; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Haematology; 7.3 Clinical chemistry; 7.4 Medical microbiology; 7.5 Histopathology; Suggested references; 8 Development of knowledge and competency for biomedical scientists; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Gathering evidence of knowledge and competency for HPC registration; 8.3 Continuing professional development; 8.4 Professional body support for CPD8.5 Reflective practice for biomedical scientistsBiomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice is essential reading for all trainee biomedical scientists looking for an introduction to the biomedical science profession whether they are undergraduates following an accredited biomedical sciences BSc, graduate trainees or experienced staff with overseas qualifications. This book guides trainees through the subjects, which they need to understand to meet the standards required by the Health Professions Council for state registration. These include professional topics, laws and guidelines governing clinical pathology, basic laboMedical scientistsVocational guidancePathologistsVocational guidanceElectronic books.Medical scientistsVocational guidance.PathologistsVocational guidance.616.07023Pitt Sarah J748773Cunningham James M307254MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910454360503321An introduction to biomedical science in professional and clinical practice2459627UNINA