Links
General
The British Society for Haematology
American Society for Haematology
European Haematology Association (EHA)
Royal College of Pathologists
This is the website of the UK College of Pathologists of which medical haematologists and PhD scientists are fellows.
National Health Service UK (NHS Choices)
British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH)
This web site is essential regular reading for all Specialist Registrars (SpR) in haematology.
Irish Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare (ISQSH)
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
5 million lives campaign
A summary and infomatiom of Prof Donald Berwick pioneering initiatives in the USA. Interesting reading for all health care professionals in haematology
European Thrombosis Research Organization
European School of Haematology
Laboratory
NEQAS UK
This link contains information on the most widely used laboratory quality control scheme for labs In Ireland.
Clinical Pathology Accreditation CPA Ltd
Provides external standards and accreditation for laboratories on request.
Explanatory Notes to Human Tissue Act 2004
International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science
Academy of Medical Laboratory Science (AMLS)
This is the academic/professional development organization for Irish laboratory scientists.
Institute of Biomedoical Scientists UK
Haematology Association of Ireland Nurses Group
Patient Website Links
American Society of Haematology
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
Information Center for Sickle Cell and Thalassemic Disorders
The Sickle cell Information Center
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)