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Informationen zum Autor Dr Sarah Jane Pitt, Sussex Pathology Network Training Facilitator, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Brighton, UK; also based at: Department of Pathology, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK Dr Jim Cunningham, Applied Biomedical Sciences Course Leader, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Brighton, UK Klappentext Biomedical 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 laboratory techniques and an overview of each pathology discipline. It helps trainees at any stage of training and in any pathology discipline(s) to think creatively about how to gather evidence of their understanding and professional competence. By referring to specialist sources of information in each area, it helps students to explore particular topics in more depth and to keep up to date with professional and legal changes. It is also of value to any Training Officers who are looking for ideas while planning a programme of training for a trainee biomedical scientist.The book includes basic principles of working in the pathology laboratory including laws and regulations, which must be observed, such as health and safety, data protection and equal opportunities laws and guidelines. Practical exercises are included throughout the book with examples of coursework, suggestions for further exercises and self -assessment. Summary boxes of key facts are clearly set out in each chapter and ideas for group/tutorial discussions are also provided to enhance student understanding. Zusammenfassung Biomedical 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii 1 Introduction to a career as a biomedical scientist 1 1.1 What is a biomedical scientist? 1 1.2 Early development of clinical laboratory sciences 3 1.3 Development of the biomedical science profession 5 1.4 Role of the IBMS as the professional body for biomedical scientists in the 21st Century 7 1.5 Health Professions Council 11 1.6 Education and training for biomedical scientists 17 1.7 Codes of conduct 21 1.8 Conclusion 22 Quick quiz 23 Coursework exercises 23 Suggested references 23 2 Organization of pathology departments and the role of pathology in healthcare 25 2.1 Introduction 25 2.2 Organization of pathology departments 25 2.3 Staff groups within pathology 26 2.4 Role of pathology in healthcare 37 2.5 Users of the service 40 2.6 Evidence-based laboratory medicine 44 2.7 Improving the pathology service 48 2.8 Point of care testing (POCT) 50 2.9 Role of POCT in patient care 52 2.10 Conclusion 54 Quick quiz 54 Suggested exercises 55 Suggested references 55 3 Communication for biomedical scientists 57 3.1 Introduction 57 3.2 Communicating as a scientist 58 3.3 Communicating as a healthcare professional 58 3.4 Delivering the message: applying principles of effective communication 60 3.5 Communication ...
