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For undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Laboratory Management.

This text, written by 20 clinical laboratory professionals, provides a concise summary of the most common clinical laboratory management topics with focused objectives, corresponding questions, practical exercises, internet and bibliography resources and case studies. This book emphasizes the need for the entry-level laboratory practitioner to be aware of the financial, personnel-related, operational, and marketing issues affecting the laboratory in order to successfully perform and compete in the rapidly changing health care environment.

• 42 clinical laboratory management topics—Separately addressed in each chapter.

  • Provides a broad spectrum of information.

• Topic summaries—Included in each chapter; these brief introductory narratives have selected terms and phrases in bold type.

  • Enables students to quickly recap their understanding of chapter content.

• Questions and Answers—Correlate to the objectives given for each chapter.

  • Allows readers to assess and deepen their understanding.

• Exercises—Given for each topic.

  • Allows students to apply the topic information, enhancing their knowledge.

• Case studies and Commentaries—Contained in each chapter that illustrate the topic.

  • Allows students to experience a problem-solving approach to the topic at hand. Gives instructors the opportunity to explore the solutions and to help students develop problem-solving skills.

• Bibliography and internet resource sites—Included in each chapter.

  • Provides both students and instructors with valuable resources for further research.

• Leveled objectives (I,II, and III) for each chapter—Guides users regarding the depth of comprehension that should be obtained: Level I indicates an ability to recall the material; Level II indicates the ability to apply the material; and Level III indicates the ability to solve problems in new situations.

  • Enables students to understand the level of comprehension needed to meet the objectives of each chapter; allows instructors to see how well students are absorbing the material.

I. MANAGEMENT ISSUES REGARDING THE WORKFORCE.

II. MANAGEMENT ISSUES REGARDING COMMUNICATION.

III. MANAGEMENT ISSUES REGARDING THE WORK.

Laboratory Management (Clinical Lab Science & Medical Technology)
Introduction to CLS/Basic Lab Techniques (Clinical Lab Science & Medical Technology)

Expertly written by 20 laboratory professionals, Principles of Clinical Laboratory Management provides a complete overview of the most common clinical laboratory management topics.  A variety of learning exercises help the reader to be aware of the financial, personnel, operational and marketing issues that affect the clinical laboratory professional.

Features:

• Leveled objectives help learners navigate the content for each topic area.
• Topic summaries provide an overview of the chapter content.
• Chapter-ending review questions with answers provided.
• Hands-on exercises allow the reader to apply the topic information.
• Internet resources.
• Case studies with author commentary. 

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