How to Manage: Non-malignant Haematology

How to manage: Non-malignant haematology is organized by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and will be held on Oct 22, 2026.

Course aim:
This study day will help you develop an approach for the management of non-malignant haematological problems, including sickle cell disease, thrombocytopenia, thalassaemia and thrombosis.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Investigate and diagnose common non-malignant paediatric haematology problems in children.
• Outline the treatment options for children with acquired and inherited anaemias including iron deficiency, thalassaemia, and sickle cell disease.
• Discuss the investigation and management of immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
• Describe the investigation and principles of management of children with abnormal blood clotting, including children with bruising, abnormal bleeding and thrombosis.
• Develop an approach to investigating and managing children with unexplained low neutrophil counts.