Dear David
I don't think this is any change from the former USA position (but perhaps
our transatlantic colleagues may be able to enlighten us).
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year
Gordon Challand
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From: "David Bullock" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 11:26 AM
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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