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From: c=GB;a=NHS;p=NHS NATIONAL INT;dda:RFC-822=acb-clin-chem-gen-request(a)mailbase.ac.uk;
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 9:25 PM
To: c=GB;a=NHS;p=NHS NATIONAL INT;dda:RFC-822=acb-clin-chem-gen(a)mailbase.ac.uk;
Subject: Joint working with Haemo
The only problem in my "new home" is the will to achieve the end that is
required, a multidisciplinary lab - just us and haemo in this case. I
know why the problems exist and sad it is too but I do not see them
ending. The working patterns seem too entrenched to change to some
common efficient and effective structure. My experience is that it is
very easy if the will, attitude and flexibility at all levels is there;
and some money of course. I have not heard of a successful marriage in
the NHS yet - any bids - is that one from Prof. Reynolds?
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Dr Henry Chandler
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Ours is a Bill / Hillary style marriage: Combined specimen reception but detached chemistry & haematology. i.e. one form arrives with all chem / haem / micro requests, These are booked in by one individual and labelled, samples are then split and distributed to the relevant labs. WE do cooperate on decisions however: for example we will (if they give us the cash) be looking for new chemistry & haematology analysers shortly and we will endeavour to use a single supplier to get us the best discount.
TIM
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Prof. T. Reynolds,
Clinical Chemistry Dept,
Queens Hospital,
Belvedere Rd.,
Burton-on-Trent,
STAFFS,
DE13 0RB.
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Tel: +44 (0)1283 511511 ext. 4035
Fax: +44 (0)1283 593064
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