We have tried not to be silent with considerable input into the process. But one cannot hold a dialog with the deaf - especially when they choose not to open their eyes to read the signs (or the letters from the College).
 
It is claimed that this process is to help but it is actually inhibiting the formation of the hub & spokes that they claim they want [because of the destabilisation effect of the very large lots they have chosen to offer]. However, all we can do is try to work on it and see what we end up with...
 

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From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Griffiths Paul (RQ3) BCH
Sent: 31 January 2013 11:39 AM
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Subject: Re: "A Step Forward In The Transformation Of Pathology Services"

Dear Colleague,

 

The silence from the profession regarding this issue is deafening! This initiative has the potential to destabilise many pathology departments, taking away upwards of 50% of their workload. They will still be required to provide an acute service for their Trust, including out-of hours. This will subsequently increase their unit costs and brings into serious question the proposed financial benefits, especially when taking into account the costs and difficulties of moving samples around large conurbations.

You may have read the anonymous article in the ACB News Sheet on what has happened to the service in the East of England as part of this “transformation” process. The fact that the authors did not feel able to put their names to this article speaks volumes about the nature of the process.

 

Are we, as a profession, happy with what is happening?

 

I would encourage and welcome a debate on this issue.

 

Regards

 

Paul

 

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Birmingham Children's Hospital

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From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jonathan Kay
Sent: 30 January 2013 18:45
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Subject: "A Step Forward In The Transformation Of Pathology Services"

 

"A Step Forward In The Transformation Of Pathology Services 

Notices have today been published in the Official Journal for the European Union (OJEU) advertising the three tender opportunities to provide community pathology services for the East and West Midlands. "

 

http://www.strategicprojectseoe.co.uk/uploads/Press%20Release%20(28%20January%2013)%20v6a.pdf

 

Jonathan

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