Haematology is the study of the blood and bone marrow which is the blood forming tissue. Haematologists see patients either in the outpatient clinic or in the ward and will look down a microscope to study the blood and bone marrow to find out what is wrong. The haematologist will also diagnose and treat a wide range of blood disorders such as anaemia, leukaemia, lymphoma, haemophilia and thalassaemia.
Another part of haematology is blood transfusion. Blood is collected and tested by the National Blood Service. The haematologist will ensure that the right tests such as tests for HIV, Hepatitis B and C are carried out on the blood before it is sent to hospitals. In the hospital the haematologist will ensure that the patient receives the correct treatment which may include a transfusion with red blood cells, plasma or platelets.
Haematologists also liaise with doctors such as general practitioners and other consultants to provide advice on which tests to use and how to interpret the results of the tests when investigating patients for conditions such as anaemia.
Haematology Committee
Chair – Vacant
Elected members
Dr Y Sorour
Trainee members’ representative
Dr D Osman
Council members
Dr T El-Shanawany
Dr A Pugh
Dr B Wilkins
Useful Links
Journals
The Lancet
The New England Journal of Medicine
British Journal of Haematology
Transfusion Medicine
Transfusion
Blood
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Haemophilia