What is a Clinical Biochemist?

Clinical Biochemists diagnose and manage disease by analysing bodily fluid. Chemical pathologists test for proteins, vitamins and hormones. They then look at the patterns of the test results to work out why someone is feeling unwell. Find out more about what a Clinical Biochemist does in this short video.
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00:04 - What is chemical pathology (clinical biochemistry)?
01:37 - How does your work contribute to patient care?
02:49 - Who works in your department?
03:19 - What is the favourite part of your job?
04:01 - Does your job provide a good work/life balance?
04:28 - What do you love about this job?
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All the videos in this playlist include:
What is a microbiologist? • What is a Medical Micr...
Interview with a Medical Microbiologist: “You never know what’s going to grow” • Interview with a Medic...
What is a Haematologist? • What is a Haematologist?
Interview with a Haematologist: “Seeing patients get better, the best feeling in the world” • Interview with a Haema...
What is a Histopathologist? • Video
Interview with a Histopathologist: “One of the medical specialties not everyone knows about” • Interview with a Histo...
What is a Clinical Biochemist? • What is a Clinical Bio...
Interview with a Clinical Biochemist: “Suggesting a test that will make a final diagnosis” • Interview with a Clini...
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Find out more about a career in chemical pathology: www.rcpath.org...
Explore about other careers in pathology: www.rcpath.org...
How do chemical pathologists make diagnoses of blood tests? • The journey of a blood...
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Produced by: Rachel Berkoff