title: Haemophilia: the facts.
abstract: Although the majority of adults and children with haemophilia are registered at designated specialist centres, many will come into contact with nurses who are unfamiliar with the condition. This article dispels common myths and misunderstandings about the condition which contribute to less than effective management.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Children's Hospital Trust.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Susman-Shaw
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Harrington
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000502:physiology; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010375:Pedigree
chemical_list: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors