In March, NHS Connecting for Health appointed Dr Gifford Batstone as national clinical lead (NCL) for pathology. Dr Batstone studied medicine at St Thomas’ Hospital, London, before training in pathology in Bristol and Southampton. He has been involved in the implementation of Department of Health initiatives in clinical audit, medical education and information technology.
Dr Batstone commented: “Linking best evidence with laboratory requesting and reporting will increasingly enhance both the efficiency and effectiveness of pathology services.”
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