There is a comprehensive Clinical Haematology service provided at West Middlesex University Hospital. Patients with haematologic cancer including leukaemia, lymphoma, complex anaemias, bleeding anomalies and complex venous thromboses are seen and treated in the department.
The department diagnoses and treats approximately 100 patients with haematologic cancer per annum. In-patients are looked after on Richmond Ward. The accommodation, medical and nursing care for such patients is provided at Level II as recommended by the National Cancer Standards. Patients are usually offered the opportunity to participate in national trials.
A rapid access facility for new and follow-up patients and ambulatory care facility for patients with a range of blood diseases is available in the Haematology/Oncology Day unit. Investigations such as bone marrow examinations and treatments such as intravenous chemotherapy are delivered here under medical and senior nursing supervision.
Out-patient clinics are run for patients who are otherwise stable including patients on oral chemotherapy. Approximately 350 new patients are seen per year in the out-patient service.
The department runs a diagnostic Haematology service. This includes testing and advice on a wide range of Haematology tests. Many but not all of the tests are automated. Complex results including microscopy are performed or authorised by Haematology medical staff.
The department operates the Blood Transfusion Service and advises clinicians on the judicious use of blood products.
Location
Day ward clinics in the Haematology/Oncology day ward on Basement Marjory Warren.
Other clinics in Outpatient 2 main building.
Clinics
Tuesday am, Thursday am: Haematology day ward clinics for urgent and chemotherapy patients.
Wednesday and Friday am: Routine out patients
Monday, Wednesday, Friday am: nurse/pharmacist led anti-coagulation clinic
3rd Thursday of the month pm - paediatric Haematology clinic
Consultants
Dr George Hughes. Tel: 020 8321 6435 / 5844.
Dr Anna Babb (starting soon). Tel: 020 8321 6435 / Fax 020 8321 5516.
Dr Magda Jabbar Al Obaidi. Tel: 020 8321 6435/5844
Referrals
Referrals can be made by Choose and Book or by letter. Urgent referrals can be made via fax.
Contact
Secretary 020 8321 6435 / 5844
Fax: 020 8321 5516
Haematology / Oncology Day Unit 020 8321 6429
SpR 020 8560 2121 – bleep 121/272
CNS 020 8560 2121 – bleep 052
Out of hours: on call Haematology doctor available via switchboard.
During routine hours bleep 121 or 272 for SpRs.
