(AI) LMGT_Finals: Regulatory and Professional Oversight in Clinical Laboratories

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to regulatory and professional oversight in clinical laboratories, essential for understanding workplace legal issues and marketing in laboratory services.

Regulatory Oversight

The mechanisms and processes through which government agencies monitor and ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the laboratory setting.

Professional Oversight

The supervision and regulation of professionals in the field to maintain standards and ensure quality of services.

Malpractice

Incorrect performance or improper conduct by a professional, often due to negligence or ethical violations.

Tort

A wrongful act or an infringement of a right leading to civil legal liability.

Clinical Laboratory

A facility that performs diagnostic procedures, divided into various specialized sections.

Republic Act 4688

Philippine law governing the regulation of clinical laboratories to ensure public health.

Department of Health (DOH)

The government agency responsible for public health in the Philippines, which oversees clinical laboratory standards.

Bureau of Research and Laboratories (BRL)

A division of the DOH that regulates laboratories in the Philippines.

Accreditation

A formal recognition process by which a professional organization certifies that certain standards have been met.

Credentialing

The process of verifying qualifications and competencies of individuals to perform specific duties.

Certification

The official acknowledgment that an individual has met defined standards by a professional organization.

Clinical Pathology

A branch of pathology that deals with the diagnosis of disease based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids.

Anatomic Pathology

A specialty that examines tissue samples to diagnose diseases.

Hematology

The study of blood and its disorders.

Surgical Pathology

A subspecialty that deals with the examination of tissue removed surgically to diagnose disease.

Clinical Chemistry

The branch of laboratory medicine concerned with the analysis of bodily fluids.

Microbiology

The study of microorganisms and their effects on humans and disease.

Immunology

The study of the immune system and its responses to pathogens.

Blood Banking

The practice of collecting, testing, and storing blood for transfusions.

Endocrinology

The study of hormones and glands that regulate various bodily functions.

Toxicology

The study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.

Forensic Pathology

The application of pathology to criminal investigations.

Clinical Microscopy

The examination of fluids under a microscope for medical diagnosis.

Serology

The diagnostic examination of blood serum.

Routine Chemistry

Basic laboratory tests that measure various substances in blood and other fluids.

Immunology/Serology

A branch focused on measuring the immune response and antibodies.

SWOT Analysis

A strategic planning tool that evaluates the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to a business.

Market Environment

Factors that influence the opportunities and limitations for business in the marketplace.

Captive Users

Customers whose laboratory tests must be performed by a specific facility.

Discretionary Buyers

Customers who can choose where to have their laboratory tests performed.

The Four P’s of Marketing

The marketing mix elements: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.

Promotional Tools

Strategies used to promote products and services, including advertising and sales promotions.

Marketing Plan

A formal strategy outlining how to identify and attract customers.

Evaluating Laboratory Services

Assessing the range of services offered to determine effectiveness and demand.

Test Demand

The need or desire for specific laboratory tests in a given population.

Targeted Customer

A specific group of consumers that a marketing proposal aims to attract.

Market Overview

An assessment of the current conditions and trends within a specific market.

Analytical Marketing System

A system that uses statistical methods to analyze marketing data.

Marketing Research System

A structured approach to collecting and analyzing information about market trends.

Publicity

Non-commercial exposure that raises awareness about a service or a product.

Sales Promotion

Marketing strategies that encourage the sale of products through short-term incentives.

Laboratory Equipment

Instruments and tools required for conducting laboratory tests.

Regulatory Compliance

The act of adhering to laws and regulations relevant to laboratory practices.

Substandard Laboratories

Laboratories that fail to meet established regulations and standards.

Healthcare Organizations

Institutions that provide medical services, including diagnostic and therapeutic laboratories.

Laboratory Personnel

Individuals trained and qualified to perform laboratory tests and procedures.

Ethical Standards

Principles that guide the professional conduct of individuals in the healthcare field.

Professional Liability Insurance

Insurance coverage that protects professionals against claims of negligence or malpractice.

Operational Parameters

Key metrics used to evaluate the functioning of a laboratory.

Purchasing Decision Makers

Individuals or groups that determine where a laboratory test will be conducted.

Marketing Intelligence System

A system for gathering and analyzing information about market trends and competitors.

Critical Analysis

The evaluation process used to assess marketing opportunities and strategies.

Service Capability

The range of tests and procedures that a laboratory is equipped to perform.

Minimum Facilities Required

The essential equipment and space a laboratory must have to operate.

Testing Competency

The ability of laboratory personnel to perform tests accurately and safely.