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To train the medical student to understand, recognize, diagnose and know the principles of management of haematological disorders.
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Recognize, understand, diagnose, and give primary care and, in some instances, manage different types of Anaemias, Haematological malignancies, Transfusion reactions, and Coagulation disorders.
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Understand the principles of blood product administration and stem cell/bone marrow transplantation.
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Understand the psychological issues surrounding the diagnosis and management of haematological disorders and the principles involved in counseling.
Haematology
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The pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the inherited and acquired haemolytic anaemias
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The aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the haematological malignancies
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Blood product preparation, storage, use and complications
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Abnormal bleeding, thrombosis and their management
Laboratory investigation of haemolytic anaemias
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The pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the inherited and acquired haemolytic anaemias
The red cell membrane, its congenital defects and their presentation with emphasis on hereditary spherocytosis
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The pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the inherited and acquired haemolytic anaemias
G6PD deficiency
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The pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the inherited and acquired haemolytic anaemias
Sickle cell disease in adults
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The pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the inherited and acquired haemolytic anaemias
Acquired haemolytic anaemias
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The pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the inherited and acquired haemolytic anaemias
Acquired bleeding disorders; clinical aspects, diagnosis and management
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Abnormal bleeding, thrombosis and their management
Thromboembolism, emphasizing DVT; clinical aspects, diagnosis and management
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Abnormal bleeding, thrombosis and their management
Concept of safe blood. Organization of the blood bank, donor recruitment and retention.
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Blood product preparation, storage, use and complications
Blood product preparation, storage and use
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Blood product preparation, storage, use and complications
Complications of blood transfusion
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Blood product preparation, storage, use and complications
Introduction to haematological malignancies - Oncogenesis, different types of malignancies. Principles in history taking, examination, investigations, management, and follow-up
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The aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the haematological malignancies
The acute leukaemias
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The aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the haematological malignancies
The myeloproliferative disorders I- Primary proliferative polycythaemia. Essential thrombocytopenia
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The aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the haematological malignancies
The myeloproliferative disorders II- Chronic myeloid leukaemia and myelofibrosis
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The aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the haematological malignancies
Chronic lymphoid leukaemia
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The aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the haematological malignancies
Plasma Cell Myeloma (Multiple Myeloma) and other plasma cell disorders
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The aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the haematological malignancies
Myelodysplastic syndromes. Stem cell transplantation
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The aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the haematological malignancies
Radiotherapy considerations in lymphoma, myeloma, and leukaemia
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The aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis and management of the haematological malignancies
Pharmacology
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The rationale for coagulant and anticoagulant therapy.
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The pharmacology of drugs used to treat common haematological malignancies.
The principle and pharmacology of coagulant and anticoagulant therapy
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Understand the rationale for coagulant and anticoagulant therapy.
Chemotherapy of common haematological malignancies
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Understand the pharmacology of drugs used to treat common haematological malignancies.
Psychological medicine
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Evaluate haematological malignancies and examples in light of psychological factors
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Position psychological counselling and psychotherapy in blood cancer treatment and therapy options
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Account for psychological issues in patients with haematological malignancies as well as psychological issues associated with diagnosis and treatment
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Identify psychological, social and spiritual factors/issues and complications in persons living with haematological disorders, malignancies, and especially sickle cell disease
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Discuss the role bad stress plays in the release of hormones (cortisol, adrenaline, etc) that make platelets sticky and cause blood clots.
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Acknowledge the effects of specific negative psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, depression, fear, anger, personality, and specific positive psychological factors such as coping, happiness, resilience, and positive mental attitude on haematological disorders and malignancies and their treatments.
Psychological, social, and spiritual issues and complications associated with diagnosis and treatment of haematological disorders and malignancies, including sickle cell disorder
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Identify psychological, social and spiritual factors/issues and complications in persons living with haematological disorders, malignancies, and especially sickle cell disease
Psychological counselling/therapy and blood cancer treatment and therapy options
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Position psychological counselling and psychotherapy in blood cancer treatment and therapy options