RasGuides: *School of Health Sciences*: Course Projects: MLT

Resources for Hematology I & II

Anemias

Understanding Anemia by Ed Uthman
ISBN: 9781578060399
Publication Date: 1998
"Anemia" is a generic term that includes myriad specific diseases, each of which has its own story regarding cause, manifestations, and treatments. Understanding Anemia ...builds upon elementary knowledge of biology to provide the general reader with a fairly sophisticated understanding of the various causes of anemia, of the methods used to make diagnoses, and of the principles of treatment. Features: Specific anemias: iron deficiency, vitamin deficiencies, hemolytic anemias, hereditary anemias, and others.
Thalassemia : Causes, Treatment Options and Long-term Health Outcomes by Makenzie Greene
Call Number: eBooks from EBSCO
ISBN: 9781631179549
Publication Date: 2014
This book discusses cures and treatments available for thalassemia, as well as the causes and the type of long-term health outcomes it may cause
Thalassaemia by David Weatherall
Call Number: eBooks from EBSCO
ISBN: 9780199565603
Publication Date: 2010-10-17
Thalassaemia is the most common type of genetic disorder in the human population. This book is part of the Oxford series, Biographies of Disease where an expert historian of medicine tells the story of a particular disease or condition throughout history - not only in terms of growing medical understanding of its nature and cure, but also shifting social and cultural attitudes, and changes in the meaning of the name of the disease itself.
Thyroid Disease by Mark P. J. Vanderpump; W. Michael G. Tunbridge
Call Number: eBooks from EBSCO
ISBN: 9780199205714
Publication Date: 2008-03-15
Understanding Sickle Cell Disease by Miriam Bloom
ISBN: 9780878057450
Publication Date: 1995
Sickle cell disease is of enormous biological, social, and historic importance. This book was written for all who are interested in this disease--those who have it, their families, the carriers of the sickle cell gene, teachers, and those who wish to update their information about it. Note: publication date of 1995 means one should look for updates in the journal literature for new information.

Laboratory Processing (MLT1170)

Paper: Through the Eyes of the Patient

Project Description:

Investigate the role of the phlebotomist through the eyes of the patient. (Interview)
Research the patient's condition, disease, or issue. (Library sources/APA)
Determine the impact of the phlebotomist's role in the journey of a patient's healthcare needs. (Critical thinking)
- Emphasize the importance of the quality and professionalism of the phlebotomist in the patient's care.
- Determine the emotions the patient experienced during their involvement with the phlebotomist in their care.
- Identify any unique needs the patient required during the patient's experience.

Your final paper must be 5 - 7 pages long. It should demonstrate a strong thesis statement supported by research from at least 3 different sources. Include both in-text citations and a References page in APA format. In addition, it should include quotes from your patient interview. It should be free of grammar and spelling errors.

Topic/Interviewee Selection

Identify a disease or condition that requires regular blood draws for lab tests.
- Check your textbook for mentions of diseases and conditions frequently dealt with in phlebotomy.
- Check a phlebotomy book for mentions of diseases and conditions. See the School of Health Sciences Phlebotomy Guide for ideas.
Identify someone with that disease or condition. Inquire it they are willing to be interviewed regarding their experiences with the phlebotomist(s).

Interview Preparation & Citation

Draft questions to ask the person so that his or her answers will cover the requirements of the paper (above).
Do some research on the disease or condition of the patient (see next section below for tips)
- Shows respect to the person you are interviewing.
- Allows you to ask better, more informed questions.
Plan on a method of note taking during the interview.
Conduct the interview.
- Be professional: courteous, on-time, respectful of privacy, prepared.
- Take notes. Include quotes. Be thorough! You will be handing them into the instructor!
- Say thank you!
Cite your source:
- Reminder: APA does not allow interviews to be in a References list, but does require them to cited in-text with a personal communications type citation. You will need to record the person's name and the date of the interview for an in-text citation. For more information and examples see: https://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/32300

Research

Research the disease or condition of the person you will interview.
- You did research before the interview, but now do more to answer questions that came up as a result of your interview.
Research other aspects of this assignment: the role of the phlebotomist, professionalism, patient experience, etc.

Resources for research on diseases:

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