Why Clinical Biochemistry?
Clinical scientists (clinical biochemists), medical graduates (chemical pathologists) and biomedical scientists (BMSs) are all involved in providing the Clinical Biochemistry service in hospitals. Skilled biomedical scientists carry out most of the day-to-day analytical work. Both clinical scientists and biomedical scientists may carry out complex and unusual analytical work. Clinical scientists and medical staff are responsible for the provision, appropriate use and development of the service. Medical staff may also be involved in direct patient care for example lipid, diabetic, endocrine and bone disease clinics and in the hospital nutrition team. The clinical scientist in Clinical Biochemistry is expected to bring a major scientific and innovative approach to the service. This can involve carrying out specialist analyses; developing and implementing new techniques (often collaborating with colleagues in industry or universities) and liaison with clinical staff – advising on relevant
