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Course includes study material and exam.
Description: The laboratory is continually faced with an increasing workload. The reasons for this are complex but one of the reasons is that there may not be a consistent approach to laboratory test ordering by physicians. The laboratory needs to understand the needs of the ordering physician. This is so that we can provide the laboratory data as meaningful information back to the physician. There is a continual need for laboratory to engage in physician interaction to understand why laboratory tests are ordered so that we can achieve the joint goals. Only the ordering physician knows the specific medical needs of his/her patient. The laboratory goes to great lengths to use qualified staff and up to date instrumentation in order to provide high quality test results to physicians. In spite of this, technologists are aware that there are inherent, but minimal, deficiencies in many test results. It is important that the physicians that interpret test results understand these and other limitations. It is our responsibility to help them. This will lead to a more consistent and appropriate ordering pattern by physicians. Only through this understanding and regular dialog, will physicians be able to enjoy the full benefit of the laboratory service and ultimately influence excellent patient care.
Start Date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
Learning Outcomes:
Author: John Chapman, FCSMLS, FIMLS, CLSp(H)
Version Date: November 2018
PEP hours: 20.5
CPS credits: 1.0
*Note: PEP hours and/or CPS credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of Final Exam.
Learner Feedback
"Covered the topic well and discussed relevant concerns."
"Provided good insight on why physicians order tests. Was good to see doctor and nurse perspectives of the lab."
"Love the course and its relevance to our profession, especially those in smaller areas where inter-professional collaboration is in higher frequency than city hospitals."
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