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High standards of practice recognised in Sheffield

A biomedical scientist based at the Northern General Hospital has won a prestigious award from the Science Council for continuing to meet high professional standards in her practice. Daisy Shale, who has a background in clinical chemistry, received the award in recognition of the exemplary standards she has set as a senior medical examiner’s officer.

The Medical Examiner's Office provides an independent review of an individual’s final illness, taking into account presentation, diagnosis, treatment and provision of care, with involvement from the attending clinical team and the family. This ensures that any issues or errors are investigated appropriately, and that the family has the opportunity to discuss the cause of death and raise questions with someone independent of the hospital or medical team.

As part of her role, Daisy is required to maintain her status as a chartered scientist with the Science Council, a body that set standards in the profession to ensure a quality system is delivered. This involves undergoing a rigorous assessment and audit process of continuing professional development (CPD) actives undertaken by the individual. Daisy used this learning to demonstrate how her CPD had contributed to the quality of her practice and how it had benefited people and clinicians accessing the Medical Examiner's Office.

            Daisy Shale is pictured with Professor David Croisdale-Appleby (Science Council Chair of Board of Trustees, left) and Trevor Lewis (Chair, Science Council CPD Learning Group, right).

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