A third version of the AIDS leaflet was made available by the National Blood Transfusion Service. Read more about A third version of the AIDS leaflet was made available by the National Blood Transfusion Service.
A regional transfusion directors' meeting was held. There was no discussion of the AIDS leaflet. Read more about A regional transfusion directors' meeting was held. There was no discussion of the AIDS leaflet.
A meeting of the Western division of National Blood Transfusion Service consultants was held. Minutes of the meeting recorded that four centres decided that they would produce leaflets on their own due to the fact that a promised, revised leaflet had still not yet been made available. Read more about A meeting of the Western division of National Blood Transfusion Service consultants was held. Minutes of the meeting recorded that four centres decided that they would produce leaflets on their own due to the fact that a promised, revised leaflet had still not yet been made available.
In a meeting of the Advisory Group on AIDS, it was recorded that Dr Marcela Contreras had trialled a questionnaire offering donors the chance to elect their blood to be used for research. It was also recorded that Dr Contreras and Dr Richard Tedder met with London gay reps and got the "strong message" that some homosexuals were still continuing to donate. Read more about In a meeting of the Advisory Group on AIDS, it was recorded that Dr Marcela Contreras had trialled a questionnaire offering donors the chance to elect their blood to be used for research. It was also recorded that Dr Contreras and Dr Richard Tedder met with London gay reps and got the "strong message" that some homosexuals were still continuing to donate.
A regional transfusion directors' meeting was held. Minutes of the meeting recorded that those who attended the AIDS Working Party meeting in November found the meeting unproductive, as there was "no new leaflet, no finance and no positive move towards full donor screening." The minutes also recorded regional transfusion directors' anger towards at the lack of information given to them in relation to AIDS. Read more about A regional transfusion directors' meeting was held. Minutes of the meeting recorded that those who attended the AIDS Working Party meeting in November found the meeting unproductive, as there was "no new leaflet, no finance and no positive move towards full donor screening." The minutes also recorded regional transfusion directors' anger towards at the lack of information given to them in relation to AIDS.
Dr Michael Abrams sent a memo to Dr Harris following the meeting of the Advisory Committee on the National Blood Transfusion Service Working Group on AIDS to discuss arrangements for the collection and testing of blood donations. Dr Abrams reported there were concerns about the close questioning of donors as it may have been counterproductive, and it was concluded that the leaflet was sufficient. Read more about Dr Michael Abrams sent a memo to Dr Harris following the meeting of the Advisory Committee on the National Blood Transfusion Service Working Group on AIDS to discuss arrangements for the collection and testing of blood donations. Dr Abrams reported there were concerns about the close questioning of donors as it may have been counterproductive, and it was concluded that the leaflet was sufficient.
The National Blood Transfusion Service Advisory Committee Working Group on AIDS discussed arrangements for the collection and testing of blood donations. A paper circulated for the meeting suggested organising more intensive interviewing of donors, particularly in areas with a known increased population of homosexuals and drug abusers. Read more about The National Blood Transfusion Service Advisory Committee Working Group on AIDS discussed arrangements for the collection and testing of blood donations. A paper circulated for the meeting suggested organising more intensive interviewing of donors, particularly in areas with a known increased population of homosexuals and drug abusers.
At a meeting of the National Blood Transfusion Service Advisory Committee, it was noted that ministers had accepted their recommendation to adopt a uniform system of distribution of the AIDS leaflets. The Committee advised on the particular problems of getting the leaflet to new donors and in its use at industrial sessions, and noted that there would be some cost implications for centres using a card call-up system. Read more about At a meeting of the National Blood Transfusion Service Advisory Committee, it was noted that ministers had accepted their recommendation to adopt a uniform system of distribution of the AIDS leaflets. The Committee advised on the particular problems of getting the leaflet to new donors and in its use at industrial sessions, and noted that there would be some cost implications for centres using a card call-up system.
At a meeting of the regional transfusion directors, it was reported that the divisions had sent comments on the AIDS leaflet to Dr Alison Smithies. It was also reported the draft leaflet would be revised. Read more about At a meeting of the regional transfusion directors, it was reported that the divisions had sent comments on the AIDS leaflet to Dr Alison Smithies. It was also reported the draft leaflet would be revised.
At a meeting of regional transfusion directors, the importance of discouraging high-risk groups from being blood donors was stressed. Dr Alison Smithies reported that a revised leaflet was being prepared. Read more about At a meeting of regional transfusion directors, the importance of discouraging high-risk groups from being blood donors was stressed. Dr Alison Smithies reported that a revised leaflet was being prepared.