Might be interesting to get one of these physicians in to do a xanthochromia
(and interpret it) in the wee small hours.
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From: David Bullock [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 20 December 2006 11:27
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Subject: AMA Wants Physician Oversight of Diagnostic Interpretation
For scientists of a pessimistic bent:
"The American Medical Association adopted a new policy in November
stating that a PhD clinical laboratory scientist or other non-physician lab
personnel should work under the supervision of a physician to perform tests
that will be the basis for a diagnostic interpretation"
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2006/12/04/prsd1204.htm
Happy Christmas!
David
Dr David Bullock
Director, Wolfson EQA Laboratory
P O Box 3909, Birmingham B15 2UE, U K
FAX: 0121 414 1179 [+44 121 414 1179]
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