Focus on optimal use is key to not waste blood in ‘vein’, say experts

The EU media outlet Euractiv published a new piece in the special report ‘Rethinking blood sustainability within the EU’? The article highlights health experts and European policymakers push for including innovative approaches to blood use in the EU Blood Directive Revision, such as Patient Blood Management (PBM) and Sustainable Blood Use. Experts further urge the education of both patients and physicians in the practice of blood sustainability. Find the whole article here.

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