title: Medical surveillance in the biotechnology industry.
abstract: A medical program appropriate for employees in biomedical laboratories should be based upon specific understanding of the risks and hazards associated with the work activities. Components of a medical program might include: preplacement examinations, periodic monitoring evaluations, tracking of prolonged or unusual illness, specific illness or exposure-related evaluations, epidemiological studies, immunization programs, and exit (or termination) evaluations.
authors.affiliation: Cambridge Hospital, Massachusetts 02139.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Goldman
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D001709:Biotechnology; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories / Q000592:standards; D016272:Occupational Health; D009786:Occupational Health Services; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances