A review of the lookback scheme at the North London Blood Transfusion Centre was undertaken by Dr Hewitt. Dr Hewitt explained that "Sometimes the RTC has written to five or six doctors in an individual case (haematologist, surgeon, physician, referring physician, GP) without any of them wishing to take responsibility for notifying the recipient." This created not only an increased workload but also a delay in reaching the patient.

Chronology Information

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Chapter/issue
HIV Lookback
Key Person(s)
Dr Patricia Hewitt