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Strategy of Laboratory Medicine - EFLM Vision
Mario Plebani1, Tomas Zima2, Damien Gruson3
1Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
|December 29, 2025
Summary
The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) is updating its strategy to lead in precision diagnostics and digital healthcare. EFLM prioritizes patient-centered, data-driven laboratory medicine for improved global health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Laboratory Medicine
- Healthcare Transformation
Background:
- Global healthcare trends, technological advancements, and evolving roles of laboratory professionals shape modern medicine.
- Laboratory medicine is increasingly vital for accurate, timely, and cost-effective patient care.
- The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) recognizes the need for strategic adaptation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To position laboratory medicine as a leader in precision diagnostics, digital healthcare, and integrated diagnostics.
- To ensure laboratory innovations prioritize patient outcomes, equitable access, and trust in data.
- To guide the transformation of diagnostics into patient-centered, data-driven, and resilient care models.
Main Methods:
- Focusing on integrating laboratory innovation and value-based laboratory medicine.
- Strengthening workforce competencies in laboratory professionals.
- Promoting sustainability and clinical outcomes improvement.
Main Results:
- EFLM's strategy emphasizes patient-centered care, data-driven insights, and resilient diagnostic models.
- Key priorities include advancing laboratory innovation, enhancing workforce skills, and improving sustainability.
- The strategy aims to bolster the impact of laboratory medicine on clinical care and public health.
Conclusions:
- Laboratory medicine must evolve to meet global challenges and technological advancements.
- Patient-centered, data-driven, and resilient diagnostic approaches are essential.
- EFLM's strategic direction will enhance the role of laboratory medicine in improving patient outcomes and scientific advancement.
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