title: The future of laboratory medicine: understanding the new pressures.
abstract: Since the future role of Laboratory Medicine is strongly and equally challenged by economic and new technological pressures, it is essential to take a broad view of the discipline and present to the administrators and other decision-makers the full spectrum of activities and benefits Laboratory Medicine can provide. In particular, the importance and the true impact of Laboratory Medicine can only be achieved by adding value to laboratory tests, represented by their effectiveness in influencing the management of patients and related clinical outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Azienda Ospedaliera Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy. panteghi@bshosp.osp.unibs.it
authors.forename: Mauro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Panteghini