QUALITY CONTROL: ITS TIME HAS ARRIVED

Abstract

Modern med/c/ne cannot be practised without good laboratory supprt. Also, the explosion of technology has put powerful diagnostic tools peculiar to each speciality in the hands of the specialist. Some of these specialized investigations are simple and relatively free of observer error (Idiot-proof so to say) and can be performed by minimally trained medical personnel or technicians, On the other hand some investigations require a lot o f training and sophistication and a few,particularly the invasive tests, have a potential for complications including death.

They should set up Boards or Accreditation committees to lay down criteria and certify facilities which submit themselves voluntarily for quality control certification. If these societies and their Accreditaion Committees are sincere and their word carries clout, this voluntary system of self regulation and quality control will go a long way in checking the proliferation of  non-accredited facilities. Once the Governement Ministry Steps in things usually get worse!