Sickle Cell Disease is the most common genetic disease world wide and in the UK. It has marked geographical variation in its distribution in the UK, with a concentration in London and other major conurbations (Birmingham and Manchester). In these areas, specialist centres have become established offering expert, up to date care for both inpatients and out patients with Sickle Cell Disease. Although patient numbers are increasing outside these areas, the expertise of health professionals can be patchy. This book aims to provide a user friendly, accessible resource for areas with smaller numbers of patients, to allow them to provide equitable care with the larger well established centres. Sickle Cell Disease can be associated with acute life threatening complications, when clear, easily available advice is needed, and with chronic long term complications which may need liaison with other health professionals. Clear treatment protocols for all the common complications of sickle cell disease, are outlined here, with summaries of key evidence and references.

About the Author

Jo Howard is Consultant haematologist at the Department of Haematology, Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London

Reviews
"This book on sickle disease, written by two highly experienced haematologists in London, is exactly what is needed to update clinicians. ... This is the book for all haematology trainees to possess, and for all doctors in emergency departments to have available." (Sebastian Lucas, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 77 (3), March, 2016)



Book Information
ISBN 9781447124726
Author Jo Howard
Format Paperback
Page Count 287
Imprint Springer London Ltd
Publisher Springer London Ltd