Professor John Fairclough described that "Blood to a surgeon was like a medication in that you were aware of need but assumed its safety". Read more about Professor John Fairclough described that "Blood to a surgeon was like a medication in that you were aware of need but assumed its safety".
Implementation of electronic transfusion systems in the UK has been "patchy". Read more about Implementation of electronic transfusion systems in the UK has been "patchy".
Set up in 1996, SHOT is a haemovigilance scheme which collects and analyses adverse events and reactions related to blood transfusions in the UK. Read more about Set up in 1996, SHOT is a haemovigilance scheme which collects and analyses adverse events and reactions related to blood transfusions in the UK.
Dr Williamson formed a small working group of hospital and transfusion consultants to investigate the risks associated with blood transfusions; including transfusion transmitted infections Read more about Dr Williamson formed a small working group of hospital and transfusion consultants to investigate the risks associated with blood transfusions; including transfusion transmitted infections
The 2023 audit of the NICE Quality Standards produced near identical results to the 2021 audit on tranexamic acid. Read more about The 2023 audit of the NICE Quality Standards produced near identical results to the 2021 audit on tranexamic acid.
In 2021 the National Comparative Audit of Blood Transfusion programme found that the NICE Quality Standards on tranexamic acid are not being complied with: such compliance would probably prevent "over 15,000 major surgical bleeds, save 33,000 units of blood and save many millions of pounds for the NHS each year.". Read more about In 2021 the National Comparative Audit of Blood Transfusion programme found that the NICE Quality Standards on tranexamic acid are not being complied with: such compliance would probably prevent "over 15,000 major surgical bleeds, save 33,000 units of blood and save many millions of pounds for the NHS each year.".
Tranexamic acid was invented in the early 1960s. Read more about Tranexamic acid was invented in the early 1960s.
Additional testing for Hepatitis B infections was agreed in 2021. Read more about Additional testing for Hepatitis B infections was agreed in 2021.
A witness, when making it clear she was concerned about having a blood transfusion, was told 'You have nothing to worry about as all the blood is now heat treated.' and then went on to be infected with Hepatitis C. Read more about A witness, when making it clear she was concerned about having a blood transfusion, was told 'You have nothing to worry about as all the blood is now heat treated.' and then went on to be infected with Hepatitis C.
All clinicians, both junior doctors and consultants, are now required to keep up to date with medical developments via continuous professional development. Medical staff are required by the GMC to undergo annual appraisal which is linked to revalidation. Read more about All clinicians, both junior doctors and consultants, are now required to keep up to date with medical developments via continuous professional development. Medical staff are required by the GMC to undergo annual appraisal which is linked to revalidation.