V. The reorganization of the english national blood service into a truly national service

Marcela Contreras

2004, Number S3

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Gac Med Mex 2004; 140 (S3)

V. The reorganization of the english national blood service into a truly national service

Contreras M

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In England, hospitals have not been responsible for the collection, processing or screening of the blood supply. They have always relied on the Blood Transfusión Service for supply and safety. Since its creation in 1946 and until 1 April 1994, the English National Blood Transfusión Service consisted of 14 Regional Transfusión Centers (RTCs) and one satellite center, managed independently by 14 Regional Health Authorities.