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In most cases the treatment of any illness
begins with its diagnosis and the earlier that diagnosis is
reached, from the time of first pathogenesis or outset, the
better the clinical outcome for the patient. This means that
one needs to diagnose some conditions long before they become
recognisable by their signs and symptoms, clinical examination
or even in some cases radiological investigations in order
to affect a cure. Quality pathology services can do this because
of the built-in reliability of the results they provide which
in turn come from the standardised, quality controlled practices
they adhere too.
One of our immediate aims is to become the
first fully CPA (UK) (Clinical Pathology Accreditation,
United Kingdom ) accredited private pathology practice
in the Middle East .
The Head of Service is Dr. Mashal D. Al-Nawab
(MBChB, DipRCPath, FRCPath, PhD), is widely experienced and
previously was a Consultant Histopathologist/Cytopathologist
at King's College Hospital in the United Kingdom and an Honorary
Senior Lecturer in Histopathology at Guy's, King's and St.
Thomas' Medical School. Dr. Al-Nawab's special interests are
in the field of renal pathology and gastro-intestinal pathology.
It gives us great pleasure to announce that
Dr. Ahmed Abu-Sin has joined CPS Clinical Pathology Services
as its consultant haematologist. Dr. Abu-Sin is well known
within Dubai's medical and pathology circles since he was
a leading consultant haematologist and Head of the Pathology
Department at the Rashid Hospital. Dr. Abu-Sin received his
primary medical qualification in Khartoum, Sudan, and his
porstgraduate qualifications in the United Kingdom. He obtained
the diploma in clinical pathology (DCP) from the Postgraduate
Medical School at Hammersmith Hospital, University of London.
Following that he worked at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel
as a senior registrar in haematology. He obtained the membership
of Royal College of Pathologists in 1973. His fellowship of
the college followed in 1983 during his tenure in the UAE.
His main areas of interest and expertise are in haematology
with special emphasis on morphological characteristics of
blood disorders, coagulopathies, haemoglobinopathies, blood
group serology and laboratory aspect of blood transfusion.
Serology of blood borne viruses and their relevant PCR testing
are also areas of expertise.
As in the norm at CPS laboratory, consultation
and discussion of pathological problems with the clinicians
is always welcome and encouraged. Dr. Abu-Sin is a most welcome
addition to strengthen this important process.
Why a standardized, quality controlled laboratory?
Pathology is by far the most important infra-structural support foundation for all medical management. It provides or confirms the diagnosis of disease, it is the final auditor of all medical and treatment activities and it is the main source of all high-level medical research. In short any medical system that does not have an efficient Pathology system in place, cannot improve itself regardless of the financial expenditure provided.
It is important to recognize that accurate and standardized clinical testing also directly contributes to the control of healthcare costs. This cost control is mainly achieved by accurately targeting all treatment modalities once a precise diagnosis is reached, removing the cost of further treatment that would be needed if initial diagnosis was not accurate. This is of particular interest to the patient and to his/her physician, but is also important to all health insurance providers. Without exception, reliable, accredited and quality controlled test reporting will always be more cost-effective to all concerned in the long run.
CPS commissioned KPMG to perform an in-depth study of the existing services in the area in order to accurately identify the requirements of the local medical community with regards to pathology diagnostic services. This study pointed to the urgent need for the provision of well-organized and accredited pathology services in the region. |
