Introduction
Hematology as a separate
discipline was recognized 75-100 years back in the Western World.
In India, at very few places, Hematology was established 25-30 years
back.
The job of a
Hematologist is to provide the essential core knowledge required
1.
To assess the patients with possible disorders of blood.
2.
To organize relevant investigations
3.
To initiate therapy where necessary
To
achieve this, we need both a patient - centred and disease – centred
approach to haematological diseases.
To
achieve the above goal, facilities for training medical staff and
treating patients are necessary. Broadly
a.
Space : OPD, Day care, Wards, Intensive care
units.
b.
Manpower:
Doctors, Nurses, Technical staff.
c.
Laboratories :
for Haemolytic work up, Coagulation work up, Histopathology, other
Special labs dedicated to Hematology.
It is a
matter of a good privilege and pride to note that, of all the
Government Hospitals, ‘Hematology’ as a separate department exists
only in SVIMS in Andhra Pradesh and NIMS in Hyderabad.
In view
of the rising awareness of Hematology Branch among the doctors and
the people, more and more patients come to Hemoatology. SVIMS gets
referrals from other Governmental/ESI/Private organisations all over
Andhra Pradesh, ever since the Reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana States took place.
