Etzakoos:
Buhari Is The Most Corrupted Man In Nigeria...About 6 Of His Children Study In Big Universities Abroad And Claiming He Dnt Hav 1million In His Bank Acct...Did He Think We Are Fools?...

IFEZINX1:
Can someone use a degree in physiotherapy for direct entry into medicine??

Collinsemegreat:
Even a they undergo same training with medical biochemistry why the nonsense?

nelszx:


No its not advance (Only pharmacists go advance in it) but at least we covered basically 60% of it as do others not compared to the pharmacists.Just basic knowledge of drug interactions, the kinetics, dynamics and in some disorders to an appreciable extent (so it's still basic we didn't go further). Besides Pharmacology for MLS is taught for a whole year (Exam 500 MCQs with 8 theory to answer 5).

The pharmacology taught then makes your work easier as you have idea of these drugs and some of its effects on certain laboratory procedures.

Make your point and stop looking for where to hinge on. This is a discussion

nelszx:


No its not advance (Only pharmacists go advance in it) but at least we covered basically 60% of it as do others not compared to the pharmacists.Just basic knowledge of drug interactions, the kinetics, dynamics and in some disorders to an appreciable extent (so it's still basic we didn't go further). Besides Pharmacology for MLS is taught for a whole year (Exam 500 MCQs with 8 theory to answer 5).

The pharmacology taught then makes your work easier as you have idea of these drugs and some of its effects on certain laboratory procedures.

Make your point and stop looking for where to hinge on. This is a discussion

nelszx:


Interpretation of test results is taught in school (from basic to advanced state) as part of the training curriculum and it's no where in MDCN Act also (If you see it you can show me). Training curriculum from 300l prepares you for that (Pathology / pathophysiology of diseases, Pharmacology, Clinical chemistry, Haematology, Histopathology and Medical Microbiology from basic to advanced)

The only thing the pathologist has over the scientist is that he's seeing the patients medical history in front of him and can relate the result to the patient while the scientist can tell from his/her result.

I've seen cases after conducting a test, some doctors call to ask what this means if I can't interpret my result then what differentiates me from the conventional Quacks?

Funny how you are commonising MLS

nelszx:


There's absolutely no order preventing others in Nigeria maybe if you have one you show me. Today we have so many MCB, BCH and SLTs who are now MLS (by virtue of going back to study as a MLS).

If you want to practice MLS, you must have a BMLS degree and your current license for that year and when you read the 28(2) you'll see what the practice entails - (MLSCN Act)

Like I've said there's no order from any quarters it's just what the law stipulates(MLSCN Act) and that's what is followed. Same way an Anatomist or physiologist can perform the work of a doctor in any guise (MDCN Act). Get both Act and read it up you will understand what you termed "Oppression".

My brother, the era where pathologists supervises the work of a MLS was in the 80s and early 90s cos as at then it was just a middle power job with no relevant education. But now it's wrong, a professional whose degree and license isn't one and same with the other professional cannot supervise another. He can supervise residents under him but not another professional (Most times they seem lost). MLS have moved from that errand boy era to a more developed state as regards education (You want to supervise a PhD, MSc holder in the area of his jurisdiction or someone with ASCP or RCPATH).


Cos that's the job and primary responsibility of the MLS and not the pathologist. MLS are well trained in that (he can interpret the result he generates. And besides with exception to the Histopathologists, they are not supposed to run tests (as that is encroaching into another territory)but rather use and interprete the result generated by the MLS for diagnostic and consultation purpose(s).

For a fact that every party has it roles to play they are independent of each other and should be accorded that respect. And besides DID YOU KNOW that pathologists fought tooth and nail preventing the university education of MLS?
Well let's not argue much those era have come and gone, MLS is growing like a cancer on metastasis and since its not one and same with medicine, it's practitioners should practice independently as one and not as an appendage to pathologists (It's now a global trend not a NIGERIAN thing).

nelszx:


My good friend Mr Oogway, it's not oppression and it's called regards for the rule of law. It's also a career path everyone choose to follow. For the aforementioned group you called aside the Medical laboratory technician not SLT oo did the science part of the courses they choose to follow but MLScts did not only do the science (which they did), but the Medical parts of their science(which they didn't do) and it's application to human subject (hence the knowledge of a MLS supercedes these other groups as it relates to the Medical aspect). Need I tell you just one MLS can do the jobs of these individuals unscathed.

As regards "Nigerian" pathologists we have no problem with them as regards anything but where the bone of contention comes in is when:
1. They don't want to obey the rule of law as regards their practice (as even MDCN doesn't supervise or regulate their practice)
2. He wants to supervise my work ( the two are unrelated so whats the supervision / supervisory rols for? Are we holding same degree or license?)
3. He's bent on signing my result which he contributed nothing to in the process.
4. Most have forgotten their role(s) and have started encroaching and doing what isn't in their job description.

Lexusgs430:


I now truly give up. Go and care for your patients...... ..

Ximenez:
There's no such thing like a Dentist earns higher, we have different specialties in both Dentistry and Medicine. The highest paid specialty in Dentistry is orthodontics, and orthodontists don't earn as high as Radiologists, Anaesthesiologists and Neurosurgeons.

DayoAlpha:
I disagree....dentists earn higher...peace

Lexusgs430:


Since researching topics is not your forte, I would include this link.
Read it thoroughly & digest contents. Then send your apologies through.
It would be gladly accepted..........

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/news/2013/5/londons-first-non-medical-appr/

Lexusgs430:



Unmerited prestige from you? You must have overdosed yourself on an ego boasting medication...... .

Lexusgs430:


And how does answering your question, pay your bills? Look further than your nose and pick your battles somewhere else... . ... ..

Lexusgs430:



Unmerited prestige from you? You must have overdosed yourself on an ego boasting medication...... .

Lexusgs430:


I have answered that question in a previous post. The question is, have you looked further than your nose?

Lexusgs430:


I have answered that question in a previous post. The question is, have you looked further than your nose?

Lexusgs430:


I have answered that question in a previous post. The question is, have you looked further than your nose?

Lexusgs430:


Medical officer's - We have medical and non - medical officers. Look further than your nose..........

Lexusgs430:


Medical officer does not necessarily refer to a medical doctor.
In this instance, did she perform a medical doctors role?

Lexusgs430:


I am also a medic.........

JJuanMiguel:
Please I'm contemplating studying any of these four courses, Pharmacy, Medicine, Optometry and Dentistry. But i want the one with a better prospect in the near future. So i want anybody with an idea or knowledge to help me out.

vickertony:
community health and medicine and surgery... which is more lucrative outside Africa... please my friends need the advice urgently!

JJuanMiguel:
Please I'm contemplating studying any of these four courses, Pharmacy, Medicine, Optometry and Dentistry. But i want the one with a better prospect in the near future. So i want anybody with an idea or knowledge to help me out.

vickertony:
community health and medicine and surgery... which is more lucrative outside Africa... please my friends need the advice urgently!

JJuanMiguel:
Please I'm contemplating studying any of these four courses, Pharmacy, Medicine, Optometry and Dentistry. But i want the one with a better prospect in the near future. So i want anybody with an idea or knowledge to help me out.