Occupational hazards among medical laboratory technicians

Medical laboratory science is a complex field embracing a number of different disciplines such as Microbiology, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunology, Serology, Histopathology, Immunohematology and Molecular biology and others. In the era of modern technology, health care delivery system involves so many different personnel and specialties that the caregiver must have an understanding and working knowledge of other professional endeavors, including the role of diagnostic evaluation. If the entire network of a laboratory service is to be effectively utilized and contribute to health care and disease prevention, every member of its work force need to: Understand the role of the laboratory and its contribution to the nation's health service; Appreciate the need to involve all members in the provision of health service; Follow professional ethics and code of conduct; Experience job satisfaction and have professional loyalty. However, little research has been undertaken in this area; consequently, this book explores the determinants affecting health profile of laboratory personnel in a tertiary care hospital of a metropolitan city.