It is my belief that most physician's have a high regard for patient safety. From the patients point of view this may not always be obvious. Doctors are not as independent as some think. They are bound to the protocols of their specialty. When it comes to the use of blood and blood products some have seen fit to take a leadership role in using alternative treatment modalities. Others have chosen to stay with traditional accepted and suggested protocols. I find it hard to fault them for following their training. However, I for one am very glad that the weight of evidence against using blood in its traditional role seems to be increasing to the point where past protocols will now change thus allowing the pack to follow the leaders.

All the best.

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Mr. Jan B. Wade
Blood Management Consultant
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