While it is usual to state that blood is prescribed, in fact, as blood is not a medicine, it cannot be prescribed, instead it is authorised to be transfused with a written instruction. Currently in the Trust it is mostly medics that complete the authorisation, however, the haematology nurses are also able to authorise having completed the Non-medical authorisation of blood components course and are able to assist if necessary. Please note that any non-medic who has done the prescribing course is still not able to authorise blood components, the NMA course must be completed in addition. Places on the course are limited (it is fully booked for 2025/6) and permission to apply for the course should be sought from Sally. More information on the NMA course can be found at: Clinical courses - Hospitals and Science - NHSBT. We are a very approachable team, if you have any questions do feel free to contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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