Identification of a Theory-Practice Gap in the Education of Biomedical Scientists.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Biomedical Scientist (BMS) role is established in healthcare, working in laboratory environments to provide diagnostic testing and to monitor treatment effects on a patients' health. The profession is subject to several professional standards which highlight the importance of working in the best interests of the patient and service user. However, Biomedical Scientists have little or no patient contact. This study aimed to determine how Biomedical Scientists evidence that they meet the professional standards and support the achievement of patient outcomes.

Materials and methods

This study utilised a Delphi method to explore the opinions of professional stakeholders to determine whether there was consensus for how this professional group contributes to patient

SUBMITTER: Dudley K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11200117 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature