The future for clinical scientists in laboratory medicine.
Clinical science in the UK has been presented with a range of opportunities and new initiatives in recent years. This review summarizes the contribution of clinical scientists to the changing face of laboratory medicine, and describes some recent UK Government initiatives to modernize the scientific service and develop the people who work in it. Recent changes in the regulation of professional practice and the need for maintenance of professional competence are also discussed.
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Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8XQ, UK. mhallworth@compuserve.com
Hyde
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Cumming
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Peake
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D002322:Career Mobility; D015510:Clinical Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D011361:Professional Competence; D024382:Professional Role; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce