I can only concur wholeheartedly with Joan's
comments, and would be happy to be included on
Steven's database.
I am less happy to receive spam e-mails from a lab
equipment company who got my e-mail address from this
website.
Jan
--- Joan Pearson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Paul - if I could reassure you about Steve's
> database: this is a BIVDA and PASA initiative, but
> NHS POCT staff have been consulted. The main
> concern was some companies' practice of dealing
> directly with clinicians in marketing POCT products,
> bypassing Pathology. It's difficult to know how
> much of this occurs, but with more and more POCT
> products coming on to the market, it seems probable
> that it's increasing. The initiative was intended
> to encourage companies to make a named Pathology
> POCT contact their first call when marketing
> products. Personally, I welcome this as it will
> also help me keep up to date with new products and
> their possibilities and shortcomings.
>
> I know from experience in this large Trust that
> although we have a POCT Policy and a generally
> excellent relationship with our clinical colleagues,
> supplies department and planning managers etc.,
> things still get through - staff change, people
> forget or don't realise that something is a POCT
> test. There are obviously quality and cost
> concerns for the Trust and I welcome Steve's
> database as a helpful addition to the other
> excellent guidance from PASA (as you mention). It
> should also be useful for contacts within the
> profession.
>
> Joan
>
> >>> [log in to unmask] 03/06/03 05:20pm >>>
> Steven
> As the Trust lead here on this topic I consider it
> sensible to have
> your input and welcome your contribution to this
> discussion group. There
> have been sensitivities over commercial companies
> use for advertising
> and hence this is banned.
> UK
> Phone: (44) 020 8333 3255
> Fax: (44) 020 8690 8891
>
>
>
>
> Dr MJ Pearson
> Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Immunology
> Old Medical School
> Leeds General Infirmary (Leeds Teaching Hospitals
> NHS Trust)
> LEEDS LS1 3EX
> UK
>
> tel (44)-113-392-3945
> fax (44)-113-233-5672
>
> http://www.leedsteachinghospitals.com
=====
Mrs. J. Still,
POCT Manager,
Biochemistry Dept,
Watford General Hospital.
The views expressed in this message are personal and do not reflect West Herts NHS Hospitals Trust policy.
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