
Medical Laboratory investigations performed by Medical Laboratory Scientists plays a key role in preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and referral services at all levels of the healthcare system. However, the Medical Laboratory Scientist has a unique role to play in averting the present problem. Effective Healthcare Delivery and Attaining Good Health for the Patients at-Best-Total-Costs and Value for Money cum improving the cost-benefit balance in healthcare is arguably today’s most urgent public policy problem in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: Improving quality and cost diminution in modern healthcare delivery: the role of the medical laboratory scientist was adequately reviewed with interest in the situation of the Nigerian healthcare system.
