This is a recording of a live conference that took place on 12 December 2024. This recording will be available to view until 18 September 2025.
Haematology is an intensive and rapidly changing field. The holistic nature of treating patients with blood and bone marrow disorders requires care across all ages and diverse backgrounds. With a range of presentations and conditions for patients such as diseases of the blood, both malignant and non-malignant, this comprehensive one-day conference includes knowledgeable speakers providing expert tips for improving your approach to haematology within general practice. By registering you will have the opportunity to gain a further understanding of some of the most common blood disorders presenting in General Practice, as well as appropriate referral pathways, advice on interpreting test results, and diagnosing haematological conditions in both adults and children.
All presentations included a focus on common symptoms/signs, diagnostic tests, when to refer, red flags, and how to monitor.
Learning Objectives:
- To be able to provide practical knowledge and skills aimed at application in day-to-day General Practice.
- To improve understanding and confidence in recognising and managing haematological issues.
- To enable a genuine impact on your future clinical practice and develop your current knowledge.
Topics:
- Clotting disorders
- Leukaemias
- Sickle cell disorder
- Anaemia
- Haematological emergencies
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance (MGUS)
- Monoclonal B Cell lymphocytosis (MBL)
Conference Chair:
Dr Vijoy Chowdhury, Consultant Haematologist at Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex and Associate Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University
