Introduction to Clinical Mycology

Guiding Principles for Professionals

March 2012

These are just some common sense things, but are important because in the clinical laboratory, we are there for the patients. You work for the benefit of others and not yourself, you discourage competition and foster collaboration with others to try and do the best job you can. There are no secrets. You share information willingly and you encourage collegiality among all of your colleagues.

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