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The impending crisis.

Raymond L Kaplan¹, Thomas E Burgess

¹Quest Diagnostics, Tucker, GA 30084; ; Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912.

Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education

|May 9, 2013

Summary

A critical shortage of medical laboratory professionals threatens healthcare. Declining school programs and low visibility exacerbate this crisis, impacting patient diagnosis and care decisions.

Area of Science:

Healthcare Professions
Medical Diagnostics
Public Health

Background:

Physician diagnosis heavily relies on laboratory testing.
A significant manpower crisis is emerging in laboratory medicine.
The closure of nearly 70% of medical technology schools contributes to the shortage.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the impending laboratory medicine manpower crisis.
To identify potential causes of the shortage in qualified laboratory professionals.
To propose strategies for averting this critical healthcare challenge.

Main Methods:

Review of the current state of laboratory medicine workforce.
Analysis of factors contributing to the shortage of clinical laboratory scientists.

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Discussion of potential solutions and future challenges.

Main Results:

The clinical laboratory science profession faces a severe shortage of qualified individuals.
Reduced educational program availability is a primary driver of this crisis.
Approximately 70% of patient care decisions depend on laboratory results.

Conclusions:

Urgent action is needed to address the laboratory medicine manpower crisis.
Increasing the visibility of the Clinical Laboratory Science profession is crucial.
Early educational outreach, starting in middle school, can help recruit future professionals.