Reflections on the role and place of clinical laboratory diagnostics in modern clinical medicine

• Alexander N. Shibanov

Abstract

The article discusses the problem of effective use by attending physicians of modern knowledge in the field of clinical laboratory diagnostics (CLD). It is proposed to change the order of interaction between attending physicians and doctors of CLD, increasing the active role of the latter in the diagnostic process. In particular, priority in the appointment of laboratory tests should be given to doctors of CLD. It is also necessary to give the opportunity to CLD doctors to prescribe additional laboratory tests if obtained results do not provide a clear diagnostic picture. The results of laboratory tests should be accompanied by a clinical laboratory report. The proposed changes will significantly improve the quality of the treatment and diagnostic process.

Keywords: clinical laboratory diagnostics; attending physician; additional laboratory tests; clinical laboratory report

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