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How to deal with the human aspects of introducing new technology to the clinical lab?

2/19/2013 11:55 AM | Comments (0) Recommend (300)

By Christine Snozek, PhD, DABCC, FACB
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​Introducing any form of change is challenging:  humans are change-resistant by nature, and this is even more true for those individuals whose personalities are well-suited for the clinical laboratory with its stringent regulations and SOP-driven nature.  That being said, change is inevitable even ...(Read More)
Posted at 2/19/2013 11:55 AM | Tags: Instrumentation/Technology | Management/Medical Informatics
End of year reflections from the outgoing NACB President

12/26/2012 4:11 PM | Comments (0) Recommend (318)

By Stanley F. Lo, Ph.D., DABCC, FACB
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​As a “mature” member of this profession, I have moved on from the question “What do you want to do with your life?” to “What do you do?”  I imagine in the near future the question will change to “What did you do?”  In fact, I ask that question of myself at this very moment while writing this blog....(Read More)
Posted at 12/26/2012 4:11 PM | Tags: Management/Medical Informatics
Chemistry lab results – should we ever report more than 3 significant figures?

12/11/2012 11:48 AM | Comments (0) Recommend (341)

By Douglas F. Stickle, PhD, DABCC, FACB
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Moses, Newton and Lincoln are sitting at a bar. Jack Ladenson walks in, but the bartender has him thrown out. "TMSF," says the bartender, "-- too many significant figures!"   As a topic of conversation, significant figures will likely bring to mind either personages such as Li...(Read More)
Posted at 12/11/2012 11:48 AM | Tags: Management/Medical Informatics
Where’s an expert when you need one?

10/2/2012 10:21 AM | Comments (0) Recommend (466)

By Patricia M. Jones, PhD, DABCC, FACB
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Have you ever needed an expert to give a talk or write an article on a specific topic?  Where did you go to find your expert?  Did you call or email a colleague who knows a colleague who knows a colleague?  This is the method I’ve often used, but perhaps there could be a better way.   All it would ...(Read More)
Posted at 10/2/2012 10:21 AM | Tags: Management/Medical Informatics
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