Dear Life Blood Reader,
Welcome to this winter edition where we inform you about World Blood Donor Month, the revised blood request form, blood bank education initiatives for nursing staff, transfusion education poster campaigns, the International Society for Blood Transfusion Congress to be held in Cape Town from 18-21 November, and answer a reader’s question about informed consent when prescribing blood and blood products.
In recognition of International Nurses’ Day, WCBS thanks all nurses for their unwavering commitment to their patients and the support of safe transfusion practices – you are our real-life heroes.
Please feel free to send us your comments, queries and suggestions.
Until next time,
Hayley Alie
Hospital Liaison Officer
Dr Caroline Hilton
Lead Medical Consultant
