Information about seeking advice & guidance from secondary care to avoid unnecessary referrals and safely obtaining timely and safe management advice. Consultant Connect service. Urgent Connect GP Liaison Service
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Speciality: Haematology
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Anaemia (Children)
Anaemia is a problem in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells.
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Anti-Coagulation Clinic
Atrial fibrillation is the commonest cause for GP referral to anticoagulation services.
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B12 and Folate Testing
A diagnosis of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia can often be made based on symptoms and the results of blood tests.
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Ferritin high
High ferritin levels may suggest a disorder that has led to an excess accumulation of iron, resulting in iron overload.
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Haemoglobinopathy Screening
“Opportunistic” haemoglobinopathy screening (not including national antenatal or neonatal screening programmes)
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Hereditary Thrombophilia Screening
It is suggested that General practitioners DO NOT request Thrombophilia screens without review of this guideline AND discussion with haematology.
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Paraproteins
A paraprotein can have many causes—some serious but others unlikely ever to cause any problems.
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Primary Care Initiation of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Guidance and information regarding initiation of DOACs
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