What is the Art of Medicine, how does it complement the Science, and how is it related to PBM and Bloodless Medicine? These apparently philosophical but very practical questions are addressed in an insightful and lively lecture by Dr Carolyn Burns, President of the Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management.
Carolyn Burns, MD is a Board- Certified Pathologist (AP/CP) and served as Medical Director/Chief of Pathology of the Jewish Hospital Healthcare System, Dept. of Pathology in Louisville, KY. from 1991-2011. This included medical directorship of Surgical Pathology, Clinical Laboratory and the Transfusion/ Tissue Services for this 5-hospital system. She has previously been an Asst. Clinical Professor in the Dept. of Pathology @ the University of Louisville and on the Advisory Board and guest lecturer for the Bellarmine University Clinical Laboratory Science Program.
After earning her Microbiology undergraduate degree and her subsequent Medical Degree, Dr. Burns completed an internship in General Surgery followed by Pathology residency @ the University of Louisville.
Dr. Burns is the current President for the Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management, having served as Secretary and Treasurer along with SABM Newsletter editor-in-chief. Dr. Burns is an active member of several medical societies including AABB, College of American Pathologists, and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. She is a board member for the Kentucky Association of Blood Banks.
Dr. Burns is a passionate advocate for Patient Blood Management, has been published in peer reviewed journals and textbooks, and is often sought as an engaging speaker on diverse transfusion and PBM topics. Current interests also include Laboratory Management and Utilization, another venue which promotes quality, safe, patient-centered care.
