The physician's role in blood donation

In France, proper transfusion practices impose that the medical pre-donation interview be done by a physician. In Anglo-Saxon countries, it is more often performed by a nurse. The physician's job is not limited to the clinical selection of blood donation volunteers. In the production process, t...

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Published inTransfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Société française de transfusion sanguine Vol. 7 Suppl 1; p. 84s
Main Authors Danic, B, Beauplet, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.06.2000
Subjects
Blood Banks - legislation & jurisprudence
Blood Banks - organization & administration
Blood Donors
Blood Transfusion
Confidentiality
France
Humans
Mass Screening
Medical History Taking
Mobile Health Units - manpower
Patient Care Team
Physical Examination
Physician's Role
Safety
France
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Summary:In France, proper transfusion practices impose that the medical pre-donation interview be done by a physician. In Anglo-Saxon countries, it is more often performed by a nurse. The physician's job is not limited to the clinical selection of blood donation volunteers. In the production process, the physician is implicated in the safety and supply of labile blood products. The practice of the profession requires educational and communication skills. As the manager of a medical team working in mobile sites, the physician must ensure the respect of ethics and professional regulations by the staff he or she trains and supervises.
ISSN:1246-7820