Report of a working party of the standing medical advisory committee on sickle cell, thalassaemia and other haemoglobinopathies.

  • Great Britain. Standing Medical Advisory Committee.
Date:
1993
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    8. clinician, usually a haematologist with a nominated deputy. The number of patients with the disorder regularly seen at neighbouring provider units may indicate a need for a haemoglobinopathy centre — see Section 12 and Table 7 . Outpatient care either by the unit or with satisfactory referral to another unit Inpatient care Laboratory support (24 hours availability) Antenatal/maternity supervision Paediatric facilities Social and psychological support (see Appendix 8) Evaluation and audit (see Section 11) 1. Each provider to have a scheme of management for the haemoglobinopathies under the direction of an identified clinician, with a nominated deputy. Facilities for children and adults Planned regular clinical review Provision of haemoglobinopathy cards Good communication and integration with primary health care Supervision of prophylaxis, antibiotics etc. Initiation and supervision of therapy a. Transfusion regime b. Iron chelation therapy Social and psychological support Fertility/contraception advice renal, ophthalmic, delayed puberty, orthopaedic.