Primary care for women. Assessment of hematologic disorders.
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.
Payton
R G
RG
University of Utah's nurse midwifery program, USA.
White
P J
PJ
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