Includes bibliographical references.

Formulation of a national blood programme / J. Leikola --
Development of a national blood transfusion service / Susan R. Hollʹan --
Calculation of present and projected blood needs / Cornelia Szilassy --
Donor recruitment / Susan R. Hollʹan and Cornelia Szilassy --
Design of premises for a blood transfusion centre / Judith Pintʹer, Cornelia Szilassy and G. Polner --
Basic equipment for blood transfusion centres / F. Haskʹo and Ilma Szʹasz --
Standardization of equipment: calibration procedures /Ilma Szʹasz --
Transportation / W. Wagstaff, Nandrani S. de Zoysa and Masri Rustam --
Inventory control, storage and disposal / E. Brodheim and R.W. Beal --
Quality control in blood transfusion centres / G. Medgyesi and J. Kʹadʹar --
Transfusion and viral infections: prevention of transfusion-transmitted AIDS and hepatitis / G. Medgyesi --
Planning the workforce / Susan R. Hollʹan and F. Haskʹo --
Continuing education in the blood transfusion service / Susan R. Hollʹan --
Personnel management / W. Wagstaff --
Legal responsibilities to blood donors and recipients / A. Andrʹe. (cont) Basic financial considerations for planning a national blood transfusion programme / C.R. Duncan --
Use of computers in the blood transfusion service / F. Olti --
The role of international organizations in blood transfusion / F. Lothe

The idea for this book, which is intended as a guide for senior staff, particularly in developing countries, arose from the lectures and discussions that took place during the course.