Results of a survey among GP practices on how they manage patient safety aspects related to point-of-care testing in every day practice

Conclusions:
We observed a number of risks for errors with POC tests in GP practices that may be reduced by proper training of personnel, introduction of standard operating procedures and measures for quality control and improved hygiene. To encourage proper use of POCT in general practices, a national POCT guideline, dedicated to primary care and in line with ISO standards, should be introduced.

Source: BMC Family Practice - February 5, 2015 Category: Primary Care Authors: Claudette de VriesCarine DoggenEllen HilbersRobert VerheijMaarten IJzermanRobert GeertsmaRon Kusters Source Type: research