It's never just about the laboratory, it's always about the patient
In February 2026, Dr. Kathleen Freeman wrote an essay for the Westgard QC website based on a review of the recent HbA1c issue in the NHS. A copy of her original article can be found here.
PFLM have written a response giving an update on what has happened since the initial incident and publication of the Meeting Report and Recommendations. A copy of the response can be found here.
We are extremely grateful for all the positive feedback and work that has been done so far. Remember, patient safety is at the centre for all who work in healthcare and this should always be the number one priority. It is never about the laboratory it is always about the patient.
Getting it Right for the Patient, are we good enough? …the next steps
Join us for part 2 of our “Getting it Right for the Patient, are we good enough?” webinar.
3 CPD Credits Available
(The Royal College of Pathologists)
This webinar will be on Zoom and is free to attend. It is aimed at Heads of Departments and other influential stakeholders; however, everyone is welcome to attend, but you must register individually. We will be recording the sessions, but not the debate. Therefore, please also register to receive a link for the recording even if you are not able to attend in person.
We will focus on what we have learnt since the over-subscribed first webinar, the recommendations that have been put in place and what is happening now. This work has the patient at the centre and our debate this time will look at Do we know what good looks like for a patient and what do we do if we are not good enough? We want to use this webinar as an opportunity to uncover problems that have affected patient outcomes that we may not be aware about. We encourage you to give examples of where patients have been impacted. Please include this via the comments in the registration process (see QR code).
Please book by midnight Monday 4th May 2026 to secure your place! Spaces are limited.
Programme
What has happened since the ‘Getting it right for the patient, are we good enough? Meeting Report with Recommendations’ has been released and we will discuss progress
Analytes of concern
Clinical impact
Do we know what ‘good’ looks like for a patient and what do we do if we are not good enough?
Toolkit for Laboratories
Update on the Yellow Card Survey
Overview
Bedfordshire Hospitals, Weqas
Book your Place
Scan the QR code or click the button below to secure your place. Please book by midnight Monday 4th May 2026. Spaces are limited!
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If you have any problems or queries, please contact me at rachel.marrington@uhb.nhs.uk with a subject line of “12 May Webinar”
