As an essential guide to paediatric haematology, this concise text offers a quick and reliable source of practical information for clinicians. Covering all blood disorders in children, the contents are structured to include all the major disease groups and include introductory chapters on normal haemopoiesis, normal coagulation, infections and transfusion. Whilst the text focuses on practical management, sufficient background information is given to enable trainees to care effectively for patients. Essential Paediatric Haematology is an ideal text for haematologists and paediatricians in training and a valuable source of reference for other health care professionals.