Annales de médecine interne
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Ann Med Interne (Paris) · Dec 1999
Review Comparative Study[What present strategies are helpful in improving transfusion safety in France?].
Transfusion safety rests on measures ensuring that patients are transfused in accordance with the requirements of state-of-the-art scientific knowledge. This strict attitude is part of a quality approach which now applies to all fields of health. Transfusion is historically characterized by its ambivalence: it was the first medical discipline which integrated Quality Assurance concepts, it was also the first which proved unable to respond adequately in the face of uncontrolled risks. ⋯ Numerous R&D; programs address substitution products. Transfusion safety requires all actors in the field of health being equally involved. Putting together experiences and know-how will continuously strengthen the quality approach adopted in transfusion.