Haematology and Blood Disorders

What this unit covers

The unit spans red cells, white cells, platelets and clotting. On the red cell side, you will find several maps and decks on anaemia, plus resources on sickle cell disease, G6PD, haemolysis and thalassaemia. The mind map Haematological Malignancies branches into acute and chronic leukaemias, then into Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. WBC disorders separates leukopenias from proliferative leukocytosis, and Bone marrow failure syndromes starts from a plain definition.

Where to start

Begin with a map for the big picture. The Anaemia mind map defines the term and reminds you what a normal red cell looks like. Hemostasis lays out primary and secondary haemostasis, platelet problems and conditions such as ITP and vWD. For white cells and cancers, move on to Lymphoma and the notes on AML, ALL, CML and CLL.

Using quizzes and maps together

1. Read one map slowly and note the branches you cannot explain.
2. Take a quiz on the same topic, such as Pancytopenia or Haemolysis.
3. Return to the map for every question you missed.
4. Use flashcards, such as Hemophilia A & B or Sickle Cell Anemia, for quick repeat recall.

For image practice, Analysing a blood smear and WBC ID TEST are useful. Candidates preparing for exams can try Hematology and Oncology USMLE, a flashcard deck, and PANCE: Hematology, a quiz with case-style questions.

Where it fits

This unit sits in the strand Haematology, Oncology and Infectious Diseases, within Internal medicine, pathology and clinical semiology. Teachers can pick a map or slide set, such as the Leukemia slides, to use as ready-made material.

Next step

Choose one topic today, open its map and see how much you can explain before checking the quiz.