Biomedical Science Practice

Biomedical scientists are the foundation of modern healthcare, from cancer screening to diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery to food poisoning and infection control. Without biomedical scientists, the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment, and research into the causes and cures of disease would not be possible.The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series has been written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a Biomedical Scientist may be exposed - from microbiologyto cytopathology to transfusion science.A core text in the Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series, Biomedical Science Practice gives a comprehensive overview of the key laboratory techniques and professional skills that students need to master. The text is supported throughout with engaging clinical case studies, written to emphasize the link between theory and practice, providing a strong foundation for beginning biomedical science students.

Biomedical Science Practice covers key professional skills alongside an introduction to core laboratory techniques, providing a strong foundation for further study for beginning biomedical science students.

1 Hedley Glencross: Biomedical science and biomedical scientists; 2 Hedley Glencross: Fitness to practise; 3 Hedley Glencross and Georgina Lavender: Communications in laboratory medicine; 4 Hedley Glencross and Alison Taylor: Health and safety; 5 Ian Graham: Preparing and measuring reagents; 6 Joyce Overfield: Samples and sample collection; 7 Tony Sims: Microscopy; 8 Peter Robinson: Electrochemistry; 9 Qiuyu Wang, Helen Montgomery, Nessar Ahmed, and Chris Smith: Spectroscopy; 10 Qiuyu Wang, Nessar Ahmed, and Chris Smith: Centrifugation; 11 Qiuyu Wang, Nessar Ahmed, and Chris Smith: Chromatography; 12 Qiuyu Wang, Nessar Ahmed, and Chris Smith: Electrophoresis; 13 Christine Yates: Immunological techniques; 14 Qiuyu Wang, Nessar Ahmed, and Chris Smith: Molecular biology techniques; 15 Tim James: Laboratory automation; 16 Jan Still, Lynda Petley, and Garry McDowell: Point of care testing; 17 Elaine Moore: Quality assurance and management; 18 Hedley Glencross and Georgina Lavender: Personal development

Biomedical Science Practice covers key professional skills alongside an introduction to core laboratory techniques, providing a strong foundation for further study for beginning biomedical science students.