title: Primary care for women. Assessment of hematologic disorders.
abstract: This article reviews hematopoiesis, the pathophysiology of selected hematological disorders, and the components of the health history and physical exam that are needed to make a complete assessment of women with a variety of hematological disorders. The laboratory testing and interpretation of tests that augment the assessment of women with signs and symptoms of hematological disorders are also included.
authors.affiliation: University of Utah's nurse midwifery program, USA.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Payton
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D000740:Anemia / Q000503:physiopathology; D001790:Blood Physiological Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006403:Hematologic Tests; D006801:Humans; D007970:Leukopenia / Q000503:physiopathology