Transfusion Medicine: Fact and Fiction

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XXIII

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2. Professional Aspects

   1. Front Matter

      Pages XXIV-XXIV

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   2. Transfusion Medicine: Concept and Interdisciplinary Aspects

      • B. Habibi

      Pages 1-8

   3. The Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Aspects of Transfusion Medicine

      • W. Wagstaff

      Pages 9-11

   4. Role of Management and Administration in Transfusion Medicine

      • B. T. Teague

      Pages 13-17

   5. The Clinical Responsibilities of Transfusion Medicine

      • D. Goldfinger

      Pages 19-24

   6. Discussion

      • J. D. Cash, W. G. van Aken

      Pages 25-30

3. Regulatory and Legal Aspects

   1. Front Matter

      Pages N4-N4

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   2. Transfusion Medicine: The Role of the Law

      • J. K. M. Gevers

      Pages 31-38

   3. Regulations and Regulatory Mechanisms Related to Transfusion Medicine in the United States of America

      • J. S. Epstein

      Pages 39-47

   4. Liability Arising from the Administration of Blood and Blood Products within the European Economic Community

      • J. D. Evans

      Pages 49-53

   5. International Regulations and Legislation in Transfusion Medicine

      • R. W. Beal, V. Boltho-Massarelli

      Pages 55-61

   6. Discussion

      • T. F. Zuck, C. Dudok de Wit

      Pages 63-70

4. Educational Aspects

   1. Front Matter

      Pages N6-N6

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   2. Standards, Inspection and Accreditation Mechanisms in Transfusion Medicine

      • C. Th. Smit Sibinga, P. C. Das

      Pages 71-76

   3. Training in Transfusion Medicine: Programs and Mechanisms

      • W. N. Gibbs

      Pages 77-83

   4. The Need for Continuous Education and Performance Appraisal

      • S. J. Urbaniak

      Pages 85-95

   5. Transfusion Medicine, Education and the Community: Donor Motivation and Community Oriented Aspects

      • A. P. M. Los, C. Th. Smit Sibinga

      Pages 97-109

   6. Research and Development Programs

      • J. E. Menitove

      Pages 111-122

   7. Specialization in Transfusion Medicine by Under- and Postgraduate Training

      • G. Matthes, E. Richter

      Pages 123-127

In summary, the technical, scientific and medical aspects of transfusion me­ dicine continue to be critical. We all must find ways to provide a safer unit of blood and blood components. However, there must be a realization by all in­ volved in the profession that the management and administration aspects of transfusion medicine deserve equal attention, respect and support. Why? It is very simple! Without all aspectsoftransfusion medicine working togetherfor the common good - care ofthe patient - we will all fail. References 1. Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services, American Association of Blood Banks, 14th edition, Arlington, VA, USA, 1991. 2. Blood Assurance Act of 1979 (S.161O), Senator Richard S. Schweiker, United States Senate, Washington, DC, USA, July 31,1979. 3. Administrative Guidelines for Blood Banks, American Association of Blood Banks, Arlington, VA, 1989. 4. "You're absolutely right: We goofed". Howard Upton, Southwest Airlines Spirit, September 1991:24. 5. Administrative Manual, Volume II, American Association of Blood Banks, Arlington, VA, USA, 1987.

• blood
• health
• healthcare
• medicine
• organizations
• transfusion medicine

• Red Cross Blood Bank Groningen-Drenthe, The Netherlands

  C. Th. Smit Sibinga, P. C. Das

• Scottish National Blood Transfusion Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland

  J. D. Cash

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