Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge related to point-of-care testing (POCT). The journal emphasizes technologies, applications, and management strategies that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery in decentralized settings. The focus of this journal is making information accessable at the patient's bedside.
The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, case studies, and technology reports covering a broad range of topics, including blood glucose monitoring, cardiac markers, infectious disease testing, and coagulation testing. This journal targets the advancement and dissemination of knowledge related to POCT. Indexed in major databases, Point of Care aims to reach a diverse audience including clinicians, lab professionals, healthcare administrators, and technology developers.
By promoting innovation and best practices in near-patient testing, the journal contributes significantly to improving the efficiency, accessibility, and quality of healthcare worldwide. It encourages submissions that address the challenges and opportunities in POCT implementation and management. Submit your cutting-edge work to be considered for publication and help shape the future of point-of-care testing.