Potential impact of AUSFTA on Australia's blood supply
Date
2006
Authors
Bambrick, Hilary
Johnston, Kellie
Faunce, Thomas
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Australasian Medical Association
Abstract
• Australia is largely self-sufficient in its supply of safe, fresh blood products because of the goodwill of non-remunerated, volunteer donors, plus rigorous testing and processing standards. • CSL Limited is the sole provider of plasma fractionation
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Keywords: article; Australia; blood bank; blood donor; blood examination; cost control; disaster; government; health care cost; health care policy; international cooperation; long term care; patient safety; quality control; terrorism; United States; volunteer; Aust
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Source
Medical Journal of Australia
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Journal article