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Blood tube shortage: Healthcare staff should not be asked to delay tests, says BMA

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On 10 August NHS England issued guidance for healthcare workers, including medical directors and GPs, in the light of global shortages of blood tube products, now, doctors have raised concerns about the effects that a shortage of blood tubes in England will have on patient care and the NHS, which already faces backlogs.

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Source: BMJ, 24 August 2021

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