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Malcolm, Hi there. Good points and thanks for the info. At the Royal Brompton, we have a Near Patient Testing Committee (we like that title, rather than POCT, as it includes the word patient) that's been running for about 6 - 7 years now, that is multi-disciplinary, with medical, surgical, nursing, quality department, IT (increasingly important in this context) and bio-medical engineering colleagues. This works really well, and has enabled us to fulfil most of what I suspect the requirements are. You are absolutely right about getting out of the lab. But many colleagues are under siege and may not have the time or opportunity, or indeed, the relationships may be so poor as to prevent this. We are very fortunate in having good relationships here. Best wishes, Chris Royle, Laboratory Manager (Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology Departments), Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, LONDON SW3 6NP Tel. (020) 7351 8413 Fax (020) 7351 8416 e mail [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Gray Malcolm [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 16 July 2002 16:23 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: POCT in critical care It sounds to me that we should all make to effort to get involved with our critical care colleagues by actually going to where they are, rather than staying in the lab and moaning about lack of contact or consultation. There are critical care networks in most trusts, so it shouldn't be too difficult to find out who is already part of it. How many of us are actively involved with our critical care colleagues? I have to say that we only found out about the modernisation project and critical care because we were invited by one of our ITUs to be part of an audit on result turnaround times and improved patient care/bed usage. There is an event being held in October (15/16th in Birmingham) titled "NHS Modernisation Agency Critical Care Programme Annual National Sharing Event" A good place to network with the great and the good from critical care networks, and the event is paid for by the Modernisation Agency Critical Care Programme. See the "Events" section from the URL in Doug's message below. Malcolm Gray St. Bartholomew's Hospital -----Original Message----- From: Doug Hirst [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 15 July 2002 14:01 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: POCT in critical care How many people have seen the article on the role of Health Professions in Critical Care - on the DOH web site: http://www.modern.nhs.uk/scripts/default.asp?site_id=20 <http://www.modern.nhs.uk/scripts/default.asp?site_id=20&id=6511> &id=6511 This seems to be pushing for the role of critical care technicians but not much direct role for lab staff. The article claims to have input from clinicals scientists and MLSOs but they are not listed in the contributors. Anyone know who they are or what input they had? There is no mention of connectivity or data capture. Doug Hirst Bradford ROyal Infirmary -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this message is confidential and is intended for the addressee only. If you have received this message in error or there are any problems please notify the originator immediately. The unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this message is strictly forbidden. This mail and any attachments have been scanned for viruses prior to leaving Barts & The London NHS Trust network. Barts & The London NHS Trust will not be liable for direct, special, indirect or consequential damages arising from alteration of the contents of this message by a third party or as a result of any virus being passed on. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Privileged/Confidential Information and/or Copyright Material may be contained in this e-mail. The information and material is intended for the use of the intended addressee, or the person responsible for delivering it to the intended addressee, you may not copy or deliver it to anyone else or use it in any unauthorised manner. To do so is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you receive this email by mistake, please advise the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your e-mail software, or notify the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust Helpdesk on +44 (0)20 7351 8696. Communication is not sent through a secure server; Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of outgoing electronic mail. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust unless specifically stated.