Quality and Risk Management in the IVF Laboratory

Mortimer David Mortimer Sharon T.

ISBN 10: 1107421284 / ISBN 13: 9781107421288

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Quality and Risk Management in the IVF Laboratory
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107421284
• ISBN 13: 9781107421288
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Public concern over high-profile mistakes in IVF clinics, and the concomitant increase in governmental regulation, have given rise to widespread recognition of the need for accreditation of IVF clinics. Modern accreditation schemes are largely based on the principles of ISO 9001 and related standards, at the heart of which lies the expectation of a formal Quality Management System. Risk analysis and risk minimization are also being demanded of IVF clinics, but many only have limited understanding of how to approach these essential management tasks. This book brings together the basics of Quality Management and Risk Management, focussing on “prophylactic management” – prevention rather than cure. Each chapter in this new edition is fully updated and extended to include new material such as, quality and risk management in the ART clinic, and an illustrative example of a “well-run” clinic. This is the essential guide for clinicians and IVF laboratory staff.

About the Authors

Sharon T. Mortimer is Director, Oozoa Biomedical Inc., West Vancouver, BC, Canada.

David Mortimer is President, Oozoa Biomedical Inc., West Vancouver, BC, Canada.