Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications by Bernadette F. Rodak, George A. Fritsma, Kathryn Doig

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This comprehensive text examines normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid, lymphoid and megakaryocytic origins. Hemostasis and coagulation theory, testing, and instrumentation are also thoroughly discussed. Beautiful full-color illustrations throughout the text enhance comprehension and allow students to realistically visualize hematology concepts.

• Detailed, full-color illustrations appear near hematology concept discussions to visually support comprehension and recognition.
• Opening Case Studies present real-life scenarios to apply concepts presented in each chapter.
• Learning Objectives and Review Questions work together to list expected outcomes and then test those concepts for each chapter.
• A Bulleted Summary highlights the key concepts at the end of each chapter.
• Hematology/Hemostasis Reference Ranges inside the front and back covers provide quick reference.

• Three new chapters detail significant information: An Overview of Clinical Laboratory Hematology, Hematology in Selected Populations, and Monitoring Anticoagulant Therapy.
• All chapters have been revised to feature the most current technology and research updates.
• The included Glossary of Terms and consistent pedagogy ensure a cohesive, effective tool for learning.
• Two well-respected editors contributed more significantly to this third edition: George Fritsma shared his expertise for the Hemostasis section and Kathy Doig managed the pedagogical features.

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Reviewer:Valerie L Ng, PhD MD (Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital)
Description:This comprehensive, third edition textbook on hematology for clinical laboratory scientists (CLS) includes links to Elsevier's "Evolve" website where additional teaching materials are available for students or educators. The previous edition was published in 2002.
Purpose:This is intended as a textbook for clinical laboratory science educators in the discipline of laboratory hematology. These worthy objectives are nicely met (again) by the authors.
Audience:Although written for CLS students, it would useful to many others, including practicing CLSs or anyone in healthcare interested in basic hematology clinical laboratory technology and practices. The authors are renowned for their authority and credibility in this field.
Features:This is a great book. It contains everything you might want to teach CLS students about laboratory hematology. It covers all the basic and fundamental technologies for a clinical hematology laboratory and the text is accessible and easy to read. The color illustrations are very informative. The photomicrographs have accurate color reproduction and demonstrate pathognomonic findings. The link to Evolve adds more information, including URLs to websites where more information (more photomicrographs, more clinical relevance, more in-depth discussion of topics) is readily accessible. My only criticism is that while this book does a great job of describing what tests are available for what clinical conditions, it doesn't balance the extensive test menu with a discussion of clinical utility. Inother words, some of the tests described in this book are minimally useful for patient care, leading me to question why they were even included. My other observation is that point-of-care testing is covered in just a few pages — a pretty superficial treatment of testing associated with very complex considerations in the real world.
Assessment:This is a great book for educating clinical laboratory science students on clinical hematology laboratory principles and testing and for updating the knowledge base of practicing clinical laboratory scientists.

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