Sickle Cell 2009: support and management of children with sickle cell
Venue: Institute of Physics
Location: London, United Kingdom
Event Date/Time: Nov 30, 2009 | End Date/Time: Dec 01, 2009 |
Description
It is anticipated that participants will benefit from:
• Comprehensive reviews of the biology, causes and symptoms of sickle cell disease
• Insights on the experiences of mothers living with sickle cell children
• An understanding of the roles of the sickle cell counsellor and the school nurse working with sickle cell children
• An opportunity to learn about how children with sickle cell can be supported within the education setting
• Expert opinions on the optimal clinical management of sickle cell patients
• Overviews of advances in bone marrow transplantation and in the development of new therapies for sickle cell disease
• An opportunity to share and exchange ideas with leading practitioners in the field