Improving Laboratory and Clinical Hematology Services in Resource Limited Settings

Allen, Angie, Allen, Stephen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6675-249X and Olivieri, N (2016) 'Improving Laboratory and Clinical Hematology Services in Resource Limited Settings'. Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, Vol 30, Issue 2, pp. 497-512.

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Abstract

The difficulties in establishing and delivering reliable clinical hematology and laboratory services in resource-limited settings are well recognized. However, much can be achieved by better use of existing resources through a concerted quality improvement approach. The recommendations of this chapter are based in part upon work in the thalassemias, inherited disorders of hemoglobin that are widely prevalent in Asia, which may serve as a model that is applicable to other common, chronic disorders in resource-poor settings. Resources are highlighted and recommendations made regarding approaches to improving services. Over the last few years, a number of low and middle-income countries, obtaining support from appropriate governmental sources, have assessed and overcome difficulties and significantly improved clinical services for patients with thalassemia.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Subjects: SM Access: SM
Subjects:	W General Medicine. Health Professions > W 21 Medicine as a profession. WA Public Health > Health Problems of Special Population Groups > WA 395 Health in developing countries WH Hemic and Lymphatic Systems > WH 100 General works WH Hemic and Lymphatic Systems > WH 20 Research (General)
Faculty: Department:	Biological Sciences > Department of Tropical Disease Biology Clinical Sciences & International Health > Clinical Sciences Department
Digital Object Identifer (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hoc.2015.11.012
Depositing User:	Stacy Murtagh
Date Deposited:	01 Mar 2017 15:04
Last Modified:	14 Dec 2021 10:33
URI:	https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/5837

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