The Role of Medical Laboratory Specialists and Phlebotomists in Reducing Errors and Enhancing Patient Safety
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Every phlebotomy event is an opportunity for errors. The phlebotomist is the only medical professional present during these events. The laboratory’s constant goal is comprehensive services that maximize clinical utility while minimizing turnaround time. The challenge for a laboratory in today’s rapid-fire environment is to proactively reduce the likelihood of errors during these events through cooperation with the healthcare units’ staff, in particular, the phlebotomists.
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