Review of Counselling in a Transfusion Service: The London (UK) Experience

Donor (and recipient) counselling within the Transfusion Service in the UK has grown in volume and complexity over the last 10 years. The addition of new tests for donated blood and the growth of bone marrow transplantation have increased the demands on counselling staff. New initiatives, such as th...

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Published in:Vox sanguinis 1998-03, Vol.74 (3), p.133-139
Main Authors: Miller, R., Hewitt, P.E., Warwick, R., Moore, M.C., Vincent, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Donor (and recipient) counselling within the Transfusion Service in the UK has grown in volume and complexity over the last 10 years. The addition of new tests for donated blood and the growth of bone marrow transplantation have increased the demands on counselling staff. New initiatives, such as the HCV look-back programme, have required an extension of the skills and knowledge of staff involved in counselling.
ISSN:0042-9007
1423-0410
DOI:10.1159/000030921