The Role of the Transfusion Service Physician as a Consultant
Program Code: 5109-TC
Saturday, October 20, 2007
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Mark Fung, MD, PhD, Fletcher Allen Health Care/ Univ. of Vermont

SPEAKERS
William B. Lockwood, PhD, MD, University of Louisville Hospital
Marisa Marques, MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kathleen Puca, MD, MT(ASCP)SBB, BloodCenter of Wisconsin

DESCRIPTION
The role of the transfusion medicine physician extends beyond ensuring the safety and efficacy of blood products or the management of the blood inventory. From providing input into various patient issues to directing the care in the areas of apheresis, the transfusion service physician's role has evolved into that of a consultant. Examples of how transfusion medicine physicians can serve as hospital consultants and guidance on proper billing of physician services will be presented in this session.