BBTS Conference 2017

Stem Cell and Therapeutics Special Interest Group


Day: Wednesday  |   Time: 10:30 - 12:00

Session Coordinators: 
Moira Carter


Speakers: 

Leading the 2016/17 review of Donor Selection 
Mr Charles Newstead, Retired / SaBTO

1030_wed_boisdale2_charles_newstead__web_.pdf

Donor Selection, Safety or Discrimination 
Dr Moira Carter, SNBTS

1030_wed_boisdale2_carter.pdf

Campaigning for Change
Scott Cuthbertson, Equality Network

1030_wed_boisdale2_scott_cuthbertson.pdf


Intended Audience:
Donor Services and Donor Medical 

Learning Objectives:
Greater understanding of the issues surrounding safety of blood resulting from sexual and non sexual risk.  Increased knowledge of the supporting evidence base  and the review mechanism

Brief Description: 
The session will consider the recent review undertaken by SaBTO of Donor Selection in relation to sexual and non sexual risks of infection and its implications for those affected and for Blood Services

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