Sunday April 17th is World Hemophilia day, an event to raise awareness about bleeding disorders. If you are looking for information about hemophilia, here are a few places you can start. For other resources, stop by the Health Sciences Library on the third floor of the Li Ka Shing building (ext. 5059), or visit the Patient and Family Learning Centre across from the Marketeria (ext. 2522).

Information for You:

• Williams Hematology, chapter 124: Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B
• CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Emergency Medicine, chapter 41: Hematologic Emergencies
• Hemostasis and Thrombosis: Basic Principles and Clinical Practice, Section A: Bleeding Disorders of Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (chapters 49 – 58)

Information for Your Patients:

• All About Hemophilia: A Guide for Families, by the Canadian Hemophilia Society (available at the PFLC)
• PAIN: The Fifth Vital Sign: A resource on managing pain for people with bleeding disorders, by the Canadian Hemophilia Society (available at the PFLC)
• Website: The Canadian Hemophilia Society