Essentials 1 The worldwide problem of refugees, internally displaced and stateless persons is significant and likely to increase. 2 Overall responsibility for internally displaced persons (IDPs) lies with the governments of the country in which they reside. The international community,…
Essentials 1 A low platelet count detected on automated blood count should always be confirmed by examination of the blood film prior to further investigation or treatment. 2 The cause of isolated thrombocytopaenia can often be determined by a careful…
Essentials 1 The risk of infection increases significantly as the absolute neutrophil count drops below 1.0 × 10 9 2 Life-threatening neutropaenia is most likely due to impaired haematopoiesis. 3 A detailed medication history is vital to the ‘workup’…
Essentials 1 Anaemia is a condition in which the absolute number of red cells in the circulation is abnormally low. 2 Anaemia is not a diagnosis: it is a finding, which should prompt a search for an underlying cause. 3…