Description
A concise, clinical handbook covering the whole of haematology
Reflects current practice with up-to-date investigation and management
Easy-to-understand and useful for all grades of medical, nursing, technical, and research staff
Includes rare disorders as well as common conditions affecting both adults and children
Practically focused, written by a team of experienced, practicing clinicians
New to this edition
Contains all the latest guidelines and a brand new chapter on rare diseases
All sections and protocols on malignant haematology have been completely revised
Covers all major advances in the specialty including malignant haematology and transfusion medicine
The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology provides core and concise information on the entire spectrum of blood disorders affecting both adults and children. Updated for its fourth edition, it includes all major advances in the specialty, including malignant haematology, haemato-oncology, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and red cell disorders, with a brand new chapter on rare diseases. Practically focused, and specifically designed for ease-of-use, and rapid access to the information you need, this handbook is an indispensable resource on all aspects of haematology for all trainee doctors, nurses, technicians, and research professionals.
The handbook is divided into clinical approach and disease-specific areas. The clinical approach section outlines various symptoms and signs in patients with blood disease to enable the reader to formulate a sensible differential diagnosis beofre embarking on investigation and treatment. The disease-specific section is written by four authors whose expertise covers the whole breadth of diseases included in the book. All authors have contributed to national guidelines (e.g. British Committee for Standards in Haematology, BCSH) and are experts in the evidence base that exists for each topic. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology offers a concise and logical approach to caring for patients with diseases of the blood.
Readership: A wide appeal and readership amongst junior doctors and trainees in haematology, senior medical undergraduates, residents, interns and fellows, family doctors, intensive care staff and specialist nurses.
Review(s) from previous edition
"Doctors who are not specialists in haematology will find this an excellent summary of the main approaches to the diagnosis and management of the blood diseases commonly encountered in clinical practice. - Aslib Book Guide
Table of Contents
1: Clinical approach
2: Red cell disorders
3: White blood cell abnormalities
4: Leukaemia
5: Lymphoma
6: Myelodysplasia
7: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)
8: Paraproteinaemias
9: Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT)
10: Haemostasis and thrombosis
11: Immunodeficiency
12: Paediatric haematology
13: Haematological emergencies
14: Supportive care
15: Protocols and procedures
16: Haematological investigations
17: Blood transfusion
18: Rare diseases
A1: Haematology online
A2: Charts and nomograms
A3: Normal ranges