Clinical Laboratory Management, 3rd Edition

Apply the principles of management in a clinical setting with this vital guide Managerial expertise is increasingly essential to the practice of medicine. It's no longer possible for laboratory directors or heads of clinical practice to grasp only the principles of medicine and pathology; it's now more necessary than ever that they be versed in fiscal management, patient care testing, quality assurance, and many other potential areas of expertise. Recent changes to the practice of medicine driven by the COVID-19 pandemic have only rendered this need more urgent. Clinical Laboratory Management provides a practical, comprehensive introduction to this body of expertise for practitioners who find themselves in supervisory positions. Beginning with an overview of management principles and their clinical applications, it assesses in detail the challenges facing clinical laboratories and the best practices for meeting them. Now fully updated to reflect the latest contributions from both business and medicine, it's an indispensable tool in a changing clinical world. Readers of the third edition of Clinical Laboratory Management will also find: Updates reflecting the lessons and transformations brought about by COVID-19 Detailed discussion of topics including point-of-care testing, information systems, reimbursement compliance, and more Practical examples and summary tables throughout Clinical Laboratory Management is ideal for laboratory directors, chief technologists, healthcare administrators, and trainees for leadership positions.