Hematology in Practice

Basic principles of hematology made memorable. Build a solid understanding of hematology in the context of practical laboratory practice and principles. Visual language, innovative case studies, role-playing troubleshooting cases, and laboratory protocols bring laboratory practice to life. Superbly organized, this reader-friendly text breaks a complex subject into easy-to-follow, manageable sections.

Begin with the basic principles of hematology; discover red and white blood cell disorders; journey through hemostasis and disorders of coagulation; and then explore the procedures needed in the laboratory.

• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter.
• Special "Troubleshooting: What do you do when…." sections to promote problem solving.
• "Word Key" section highlights and defines key medical terminology.
• Case studies illustrate the key principles of each concept in the chapters and encourage practical critical thinking.
• End-of-chapter summaries and review questions.