Scientific literature articles will be forwarded to the Committee members. Issues discussed were Patient Information and Informed Consent, the present difficulties experienced in Hospital Blood Banks , the Standards used in Hospital Blood Banks and Quality Management in Hospital Blood Banks. The results of the pilot Informed Consent process recently undertaken by the Province of British Columbia were shared. Responsibility of informed consent was discussed. Lack of resources in Hospital Blood Banks was stressed several times.
Blood supply deficiencies mainly lie within the large centres such as Toronto and Vancouver.
The unresolved overlaps between the Terms of Reference of the National Blood Safety Council and Expert Advisory Committee on Blood Regulation is still ongoing.