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Commissioning laboratory services

Directorate of Public Health, East Riding and Hull Health Authority , Grange Park Lane, Willerby, East Yorkshire HU10 6DT, UK

Correspondence: Dr Turner richard.turner{at}eriding-ha.northy.nhs.uk

Scientists often develop techniques that have obvious benefits for patients but then find great difficulty in introducing them into the National Health Service—usually because the necessary finance does not seem to be available. This article provides a practical guide.

Key Words: hospital trusts • National Health Service • commissioning laboratory services

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