It is widely recognised that pathology request forms, particularly for urine
samples, are filled out by non-medical staff, notably nurses and ward
orderlies. We have also discovered cases where patients, on doctors'
instructions, are filling out request forms for themselves.
As we are in the process of developing order comms electronic requesting the
question has been raised as to who should be given the ability to request
tests.
Does anyone know of any guidelines on this. Or what approach has been taken
in labs that have already gone "paperless"?
Michael
Dr. C. M. Colley
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
The Great Western Hospital
Swindon SN3 6BB
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