Books/Publications

THE TRANSFUSION COMMITTEE: PUTTING PATIENT SAFETY FIRST Book Review

Ira Shulman, MD, is the editor for the book titled The Transfusion Committee: Putting Patient Safety First. This book provides new and updated information regarding hospital transfusion committees (TCs). The authors make a compelling case that TCs should assume a role far beyond the mere review of blood utilization practices for appropriateness. The editors hope that the information and tools provided in this book will help TCs broaden their scope of responsibility to incorporate patient safety initiatives, putting the safety of transfusion recipients first.