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Clinical Haematologists investigate and diagnose blood and other genetic
disorders by studying cellular composition of blood and blood-producing
tissues.
Haematologists specialise in diseases affecting the
blood. They are concerned with any abnormality of the blood, including blood
cells and coagulation. Some diseases of the blood include anaemia,
leukaemia, lymphoma, polycythaemia and haemophilia.
Haematologists usually begin their examinations by looking at a person's
nails, hands, skin, hair, eyes and mouth. They would also examine lymph
nodes and order any necessary blood tests.
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Alternative names: Haematologist,
Knowledge, skills and attributes
Haematologists need:
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the ability to communicate effectively with people with a wide range of hospital and medical colleagues
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the ability to keep a cool head in an emergency
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a willingness to respond to new ideas, as disease management regimes change rapidly
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empathy towards patients with chronic and terminal disorders
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the ability to apply scientific knowledge to patient care
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excellent organisational skills
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good problem-solving and decision-making skills
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the ability to work well within multidisciplinary teams
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leadership ability
(Source:
AMA)
Duties and Tasks
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Examines patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertakes laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
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Analyses test results and other medical information to make diagnoses.
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Prescribes and administers drugs, as well as remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures.
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Records medical information and data.
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Reports specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities.
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May admit or refer patients to hospitals.
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May consult other medical specialists.
Working conditions
Haematologists work within specialist departments in
hospitals - a great deal of their work is laboratory-based. Haematology
services must be available at all times and as such haematologists can work
unsocial hours.
Some haematologists work directly with patients in a clinical role and as
such there are opportunities to work in private practice and have more
regular working conditions.
Tools and technologies
Although automated analysers exist for the bulk of the more routine work in
this field, specialised laboratory technqiques are still required in the
areas of blood transfusion, coagulation and thrombotic disorders,
haemoglobinopathies and white cell immunophenotyping.
Haematologists experience ongoing innovative clinical and laboratory
developments, including rapid advances in molecular and cell biology. Not
only do these developments mean the use of new tools and technologies, it
also provides opportunities for ongoing research.
Education and training/entrance requirements
To become a clinical haematologist, you must first become a qualified medical practitioner and then specialise in clinical haematology. To become a medical practitioner, you need to study a degree in medicine. Alternatively, you can study a degree in any discipline followed by a postgraduate degree in medicine.
Some universities in Australia offer relevant courses. To then specialise in
clinical haematology, doctors can apply to the
Royal Australasian College of Physicians
(RACP) to undertake further training and ultimately receive fellowship.
To be eligible for this specialist training, on completion of your medical
degree, you must work in the public hospital system for a minimum of two
years (internship and residency).
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