Neighboring countries: The same professional aim in development laboratory medicine

Postdoctoral Professional Fellowships in Laboratory Medicine

Doctoral level scientists often pursue a traditional academic route, focusing their efforts on research and education. However, additional options exist for those that are interested in using their laboratory and research skills in a clinical setting. Clinical laboratory directors serve as the interface between the clinical laboratory and the users of laboratory test results. This article descr...

The Impacts of Refugees on Neighboring Countries: A Development Challenge

Continuing professional development crediting system for specialists in laboratory medicine within 28 EFLM national societies

INTRODUCTION Continuing professional development (CPD) with corresponding crediting system is recognized as essential for the laboratory medicine specialists to provide optimal service for the patients. Article presents results of the survey evaluating current CPD crediting practice among members of European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM). MATERIALS AND METHOD...

Harmonisation of specialist training and continuing professional development in laboratory medicine: a long but necessary journey.

Harmonisation has become a major topic in laboratory medicine over recent years. It is driven by the simple but important belief that reducing variability in an increasingly global healthcare environment will lead to more consistent and higher standards of practice, which, in turn, will lead to improved clinical outcomes and enhanced patient safety. The standardisation of methods in laboratory ...

Adding value to laboratory medicine: a professional responsibility.

Laboratory medicine is a medical specialty at the centre of healthcare. When used optimally laboratory medicine generates knowledge that can facilitate patient safety, improve patient outcomes, shorten patient journeys and lead to more cost-effective healthcare. Optimal use of laboratory medicine relies on dynamic and authoritative leadership outside as well as inside the laboratory. The first ...