In support of International Biomedical Laboratory Science Day – April 15th, Dr. Mike Ryan sends a video message in recognition of the significant efforts of scientists worldwide during the pandemic.
It is a great honour to accept the role of President of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine.
The Academy – representing Medical Scientists – those unseen, largely unknown scientists, working in Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services, who provide analyses, results, diagnoses and expertise to support the patient across many laboratory medicine disciplines.
The Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine is committed to promoting both the skills and expert Laboratory diagnostic services provided 24/7/365 by Medical Scientists in Ireland and supporting it’s members in their careers.
ACSLM Mentoring Programme: The Academy is commencing a pilot Mentoring Programme – click on the ‘Mentoring Tab’ above for more information.
At the Academy AGM (2020), Past President, Dr Brigid Lucey, highlights the need for more Medical Scientists in our hospitals
Covid-19 shows that the required expertise is available in Medical Scientists, but capacity and infrastructure are sadly lacking. There is an urgent need for more Medical Scientists working in hospitals, as all hospital laboratories face serious recruitment and retention challenges.
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Available for all: CPD/Reflective Learning resources with self-awarding CPD credits information and past ACSLM webinar videos can be found above, Resources tab. Any queries to cpd@acslm.ie
Academy Statement Regarding Covid-19
Covid-19 Statement
New HSE Laboratory Reporting Guideline
Monday 27 January, the HSE and RCPI launched a new guideline for communicating critical lab results to patients
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And we pay taxes, talk to our customers, spend money in the local community, treat staff fairly, and don’t want to own the galaxy https://twitter.com/KennysBookshop/status/1419588505618075652
Well over 5.5 million doses now administered.
A huge thanks to all the vaccinators and the staff in our vaccine centres across the country, as well as the GPs, pharmacists and all involved.
3 recent funerals in my parish. Final hymns: My Way, (Sinatra); Don’t you make my brown eyes blue (?), I could have danced all night (my Fair Lady).
When I hear about restrictions on Latin Masses, I yearn for strong direction on those in the vernacular. We’re losing. Fast.
THIS IS EMOTIONAL I’m barely reconciled that we are giving vaccines to adults. This is truly incredible. 2021 the year that science came into all our kitchens. Thank you @HSELive @ICGPnews and every single person involved in the vaccine program. https://twitter.com/newschambers/status/1419726138151219201
