This module builds on experiential knowledge and supports independent, critical thinking within the field of haematology so that learners can deal with complex problems across a range of clinical and laboratory settings, underpinning their development towards autonomous practitioners within the health service. Clinical presentation and pathological mechanisms which underpin acquired and congenital diseases such as bleeding disorders, thrombophilia, benign and malignant conditions will be reviewed. Current and developing diagnostic, prognostic and monitoring approaches used within the clinical haematology laboratory will be evaluated and aligned with best practice guidelines. Learners will appraise the role of the medical scientist in disease staging and stratification and how this informs personalised therapy, ultimately providing support to health care systems. Current and emerging technologies and therapies will be identified and critically evaluated by reviewing recent research, innovation and evidence based practice.
A selection of congenital and acquired disorders will be reviewed with a particular focus on the headings below;
- How the consolidation of biochemical, morphological, immunophenotypic, genetic and molecular findings in both peripheral blood and bone marrow informs patient diagnosis and management
- The use of diagnostic algorithms, best practice guidelines and classification systems in providing optimum patient care
- The potential effect of current and emerging therapies on laboratory testing approaches
- Diagnostic and treatment considerations in certain clinical situations, eg. pregnancy, paediatric, cancer
- Specialist laboratory testing
This module addresses UN SDG 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing, specifically target 3.3, 3.8, 3.d, UN SDG 4 - Quality Education and UN SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, specifically target 9.5.
Lectures, tutorials, peer mini-lectures, case studies, workshops, paper reviews.
Students will receive formative feedback via a detailed performance rubric for video mini-lectures.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |