Doreen Alexander
Science & Health
Training needed for sickle cell diagnosis and treatment
Hospital emergency staff need more training in sickle cell crisis screening, say medical professionals. Physicians at The Scarborough Hospital acknowledged that this process is currently flawed, which is detrimental for sufferers. The Scarborough Hospital implemented a new sickle cell crisis protocol in its emergency department last month in what physicians are calling a move to “serve a diverse population.”
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Needs of sickle cell patients often overlooked in ER: doctors
The Scarborough Hospital implemented a new Sickle Cell crisis protocol in its emergency department last month in what physicians are calling is a move to “serve its diverse population.”
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