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Designed to help students develop the professional
entry-level competencies they need for certification and
career success, this 6th edition of
Clinical
Hematology strengthens the pedagogy that set the
quality benchmark for hematology and includes
the current, competency-based content needed by MLT and MLS
students.
In addition to state-of-the-art content, many, fully
developed case studies with critical thinking discussion
questions, and a strong emphasis on emerging
molecular diagnostics and genomic medicine, the 6th
edition encompasses the professional knowledge guidelines
recommended by ASCLS Entry Level and Professional Body of
Knowledge competencies in hematology, hemostasis and
coagulation, and molecular applications.
Throughout the text, a logical eight-part organization,
clear explanations, and multiple learning tools help
students master the theory underlying clinical hematology
and the procedures used to diagnose and treat disorders of
the blood and bone marrow.
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Expanded coverage of Next Generation Sequencing
(NGS) in the Molecular Techniques chapter reflects
the importance of molecular diagnostics and genomic
medicine in today's medical laboratories.
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Numerous Clinical Case Studies with critical
thinking group discussion questions link concepts and
procedures to laboratory practice.
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Two dedicated chapters provide step-by-step
procedure instructions, enabling students to
confidently perform important clinical procedures.
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Learning Outcomes and Review questions— now
identified as core and advanced content—clarify what
MLT and MLS students should know upon successful
completion of each chapter.
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More algorithms and other student desired visual
learning formats (figures, tables and boxes)
clarify key points.
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In-text learning aids (Learning Outcomes,
Chapter Highlights and Review Questions) organized by
major topic to facilitate concept mastery.
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A streamlined Phlebotomy chapter focuses on the
newest content with additional information moved online
for easy access.
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Bulleted Chapter Highlights facilitate quick
review of each chapter’s material.
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Key Terms italicized in the text and defined in the
glossary help students master the vocabulary of
hematology.
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Certification-style Review Questions help
students assess their knowledge as they advance through
each chapter.
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Updated full-color images offer a visual
guide to the concepts and procedures presented in the
text.
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Updated references reflect the latest research
in the field.