[European Union and blood transfusion].
Blood transfusion is progressing, Europe is growing, European blood transfusion organisations are developing rapidly. The first step was the publication of a new directive (2002/98/CE). The directive is the result of a compromise between technocracy, lobbying and blood transfusion professionals. European blood transfusion must be based on medical, scientific and social criteria. Two imperatives must be considered: the respect of ethics and; independence from the commercial system. The primary objective is to give satisfaction to patients while respecting blood donors.
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Institut national de la transfusion sanguine, université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie, EuroNet-TMS, Inserm U76, 6, rue Alexandre-Cabanel, 75739 cedex 15, Paris, France. prouger@ints.fr <prouger@ints.fr>
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