Hereditary haemochromatosis: patient support and education.
Hereditary haemochromatosis is a genetic disorder resulting in iron accumulation. Nurses have a key role in increasing public awareness and educating patients and their families about the condition to enable early detection and effective management. This article provides a brief overview of haemochromatosis to promote informed nursing practice.
Brookfield Health Science Complex, University College Cork, Ireland. osheahan@stpatricksmarymount.ie
Orla
O
Sheahan
Elizabeth
E
O'Connell
D004496:Education, Continuing; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018962:Phlebotomy