An Introduction to Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice (eBook)

Sarah J. Pitt, Jim Cunningham (Autoren)

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2013 | 1. Auflage
240 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-68771-0 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

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

Inhalt

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 biomedicalscientists 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.

2 Organization of pathology departments and the role ofpathology in healthcare.

2.1 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.

3 Communication for biomedical scientists.

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Communicating as a scientist.

3.3 Communicating as a healthcare professional.

3.4 Delivering the message: applying principles of effectivecommunication.

3.5 Communication techniques

3.6 Conclusion.

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 pathologylaboratory.

5 Basic principles of working in a clinical pathologylaboratory.

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Working as a professional biomedical scientist in thelaboratory.

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 theCaldicott Principles.

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 microbiology.

6.6 Liaison between pathology disciplines.

6.7 Evaluation of a new diagnostic test.

6.8 Sensitivity and specificity of an assay.

7 Biomedical science laboratory techniques.

7.1 Introduction.

7.2 Haematology.

7.3 Clinical chemistry.

7.4 Medical microbiology.

7.5 Histopathology.

8 Development of knowledge and competency for biomedicalscientists.

8.1 Introduction.

8.2 Gathering evidence of knowledge and competency for HPCregistration.

8.3 Continuing professional development.

8.4 Professional body support for CPD.

8.5 Reflective practice for biomedical scientists.

8.6 Approaches to reflective practice.

8.7 Critical incident analysis.

8.8 Learning styles.

8.9 Planning a career as a biomedical scientist; generic skillsand employability.

8.10 Conclusion.

Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.4.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Biomedizin
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Pathologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie
• Schlagworte: Anatomie u. Physiologie • Anatomy & Physiology • Biowissenschaften • Cell & Molecular Biology • Immunologie • immunology • Life Sciences • Medical Science • Medizin • Zell- u. Molekularbiologie
• ISBN-10: 1-118-68771-X / 111868771X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-68771-0 / 9781118687710