Introduction

The Haematology Protocol Book (the Red Book) has been compiled for medical and nursing staff involved in the care of haematology patients. It outlines specific procedures and protocols employed in the treatment of patients with haematological disorders and provides guidance for the treatment of complications that may arise.

This protocol book should be read in conjunction with Hospital HealthPathways, which includes specific guidelines for the management of patients with haemorrhagic disorders, neutropenia, venous thrombosis, and advice on anticoagulant use.

Specific Trial protocols are all accessed via the Red Book application on the intranet.

A number of information booklets for patients are available and you should be familiar with these. They include the range of disease-specific booklets provided by the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation. All these are available in the B6 and the Haematology Outpatients area. We emphasise the importance we attach to good staff/patient relationships and to the provision of good information to our patients.

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General philosophy of the haematology unit

The Haematology Service aims to provide a quick and accurate service to clinicians, both in terms of laboratory blood tests and laboratory and clinical advice. We also endeavour to provide a high standard of clinical care for our patients. All staff must provide a caring and efficient service.

Over the years, Haematology has provided an excellent service to its patients and has a high reputation within the hospital. This reflects creditably on the staff. The Haematology Registrars provide an important link between the laboratory and clinical staff, and assist in caring for clinical haematology patients. They are expected to contribute to clinical and laboratory research.


About this Canterbury DHB document (4612):
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Last Reviewed:	November 2019
Next Review:	November 2022
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Note: Only the electronic version is controlled. Once printed, this is no longer a controlled document. Disclaimer The Haematology Department Protocols and Guidelines (the Red Book) are intended as a guide for registered health professionals to communicate guidelines and share best practices with supporting health professionals within New Zealand district health boards. They are not intended to be provided to or used as a reference for patients or non-registered health professionals. All health professionals must exercise their own clinical judgement and use pertinent clinical data when treating patients. The authors and editors of this publication have checked with sources believed to be reliable in their effort to provide information that is complete and in accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication. However, in view of the possibility of human error or changes in medical science, neither the authors, editors, publisher, nor any other party who has been involved in preparing or publishing this work warrants that the information contained in it is accurate or complete in every respect. They therefore have no liability (whether in tort (including negligence) or otherwise) for any loss or damage arising out of any reliance on this information. This publication has been compiled by the staff and contractors of Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) and as such CDHB has copyright for this book. Amendments must be authorised in accordance with the documented process. No release of part of, or all of, this publication to any other party or organisation is permissible without the prior approval of the designated document owner.
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