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Automatic special case consultations in transfusion medicine.

P A Tomasulo, B A Lenes, T A Noto

    Transfusion
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Transfusion medicine physicians are expanding their role beyond blood shortages to advise on appropriate blood transfusion indications. Implementing a clinical consultation program has proven beneficial and well-accepted in hospitals and communities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Transfusion Medicine
    • Immunohematology
    • Clinical Consultation

    Background:

    • Historically, immunohematology consultations were limited to blood shortages or complex antibody issues.
    • Transfusion medicine physicians are increasingly involved in clinical consultation regarding transfusion appropriateness.
    • A need exists for structured programs to support this evolving role.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a framework for establishing a robust clinical transfusion medicine consultation program.
    • To outline how such a program can integrate with existing healthcare initiatives.

    Main Methods:

    • The communication proposes a model for initiating clinical transfusion medicine consultation services.
    • Integration strategies with community-wide teaching, audits, and physician education are discussed.

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    Main Results:

    • Automatic or unsolicited consultations have been successfully implemented in various settings.
    • These consultations demonstrate good acceptance and significant benefits in hospitals and communities.
    • Positive outcomes have been observed in locations with programs running for over 7 years.

    Conclusions:

    • A proactive clinical consultation program in transfusion medicine is feasible and advantageous.
    • Such programs enhance appropriate blood use and can be integrated into broader healthcare quality improvement efforts.
    • The model supports the expanded role of transfusion medicine physicians in patient care.