An Introduction to Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice

by Sarah Jane Pitt (School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Science); Jim Cunningham (University Of Brighton)

• ISBN13: 9780470743591
• ISBN10: 047074359X
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780470057148, 9780470057155
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-02-01
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction to a career as a biomedical scientist

What is a biomedical scientist?

Early development of clinical laboratory sciences

Development of the biomedical science profession

Role of the IBMS as the professional body for biomedical scientists in the 21st Century

Health Professions Council

Education and training for biomedical scientists

Codes of conduct

Conclusion

Organization of pathology departments and the role of pathology in healthcare

Introduction

Organization of pathology departments

Staff groups within pathology

Role of pathology in healthcare

Users of the service

Evidence-based laboratory medicine

Improving the pathology service

Point of care testing (POCT)

Role of POCT in patient care

Conclusion

Communication for biomedical scientists

Introduction

Communicating as a scientist

Communicating as a healthcare professional

Delivering the message: applying principles of effective communication

Communication techniques

Conclusion

Quality management in the clinical laboratory

Introduction

Quality in pathology

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Quality assessment

Quality audit

Clinical governance

Quality management system (QMS)

Accreditation

Factors affecting the quality of work in a pathology laboratory

Basic principles of working in a clinical pathology laboratory

Introduction

Working as a professional biomedical scientist in the laboratory

Flow of work in a clinical laboratory

Health and safety in the clinical laboratory

Confidentiality, the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Caldicott Principles

Introduction to the biomedical science disciplines

Introduction

Haematology and transfusion science

Clinical biochemistry

Histopathology and cytopathology

Medical microbiology

Liaison between pathology disciplines

Evaluation of a new diagnostic test

Sensitivity and specificity of an assay

Biomedical science laboratory techniques

Introduction

Haematology

Clinical chemistry

Medical microbiology

Histopathology

Development of knowledge and competency for biomedical scientists

Introduction

Gathering evidence of knowledge and competency for HPC registration

Continuing professional development

Professional body support for CPD

Reflective practice for biomedical scientists

Approaches to reflective practice

Critical incident analysis

Learning styles

Planning a career as a biomedical scientist generic skills and employability

Conclusion

Index

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