The Eastern Cape is one of the poorest provinces in South Africa. It is devoid of minerals such as coal, gold and diamonds, which are the main drivers and major role players in the economy of South Africa. In as much as it is one of the poorest provinces in the Eastern Cape, especially in terms of mineral resources, it is also the richest province in terms of natural resources from grazing land to forests, marine life to rich farming soils, water to wilderness. Major industries include the au...
Phlebotomy has been practiced for centuries and is still one of the most common invasive procedures in health care. Each step in the process of phlebotomy affects the quality of the specimen and is thus important for preventing laboratory error, patient injury and even death. For example, the touch of a finger to verify the location of a vein before insertion of the needle increases the chances that a specimen will be contaminated. This causes false blood culture results, prolonged hospitaliz...
