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First Do No Harm: Would Hippocrates Oppose Most Blood Transfusions?
Program Code:
9421-TC-PBM
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Jay Brooks, MD, MBA, Professor of Pathology/Blood Bank Director, University of Florida/Shands Hospital
MODERATOR
:
Jay Brooks, MD, MBA, Professor of Pathology/Blood Bank Director, University of Florida/Shands Hospital
SPEAKER
(S):
Jay Brooks, MD, MBA, Professor of Pathology/Blood Bank Director, University of Florida/Shands Hospital
First Do No Harm. Would Hippocrates Oppose Most Blood Transfusions?
Dr. Mark Yazer, MD, Professor of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh
Description
Restrictive transfusion practices have been shown to be scientifically sound but not universally implemented. Two speakers will address the issue in this session. The program will be ethics oriented and will involve the audience in the discussion.
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Review literature that suggests transfusion is unnecessary.
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Review the principle of "Do No Harm" as it applies to transfusion.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
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