title: Increasing the visibility, voice, and clout of medical laboratory scientists.
abstract: Medical laboratory science professionals are represented by several national certifying agencies, yet few promote a common professional identity. People outside the profession seldom recognize that medical laboratory scientists (MLSs) perform a myriad of complex laboratory tests. Among medical laboratory scientists, there exists a perceived lack of power, prestige, and autonomy. By identifying and supporting common issues and promoting the profession, medical laboratory scientists can gain professional visibility, voice, clout, and unification.
authors.affiliation: University of Utah, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, USA.
authors.forename: J Michele
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Stuart
mesh_terms: D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008004:Licensure; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000639:trends*; D024382:Professional Role; D014481:United States