An Introduction to Sickle Cell Disease and Beta Thalassaemia

Michelle Bishop; Lola Oni; Joan Walters; Emma Tonkin

An Introduction to Sickle Cell Disease and Beta Thalassaemia

Michelle Bishop, Lola Oni, Joan Walters, Emma Tonkin^*

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Abstract

This article, the first of four in the series, is an introduction to the genetic inheritance, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestation of SCD and beta thalassaemia. The second and third papers focus on nursing assessment and clinical management of sickle cell disease and beta thalassaemia respectively, and the fourth outlines the revised genetic competencies for generalist midwives and for midwives and nurses who specialise in this area.

Original language	English
Journal	Nursing Times
Volume	00
Issue number	00
Early online date	16 Jun 2025
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 16 Jun 2025

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