Endorsed by Higher College of Technology, Abu Dhabi
Contains 201 richly illustrated blood slides for practical requirements of medical and paramedical professionals
Abu Dhabi, 8 January 2013
At the 5th Annual SEHA Research Conference held in Abu Dhabi recently, SEHA (Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC) honoured Mafraq Hospital's Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist, Mohammad Kazemi, for publishing the Middle East's first 'Atlas of Hematology'. Mafraq Hospital is owned and operated by SEHA.
The Atlas of Hematology includes four parts: red blood cells series, white blood cells series, megakaryocytes series and blood parasites. It contains 201 high-quality colored illustrated blood slides which cover almost all morphological abnormalities of blood cells and pathogen blood parasites. The book also includes normal reference ranges, differential diagnosis, comparison tables and troubleshooting.
The Atlas has been acknowledged by the Higher College of Technology (HCT) as a resource of teaching for a profession in medical laboratory students. "This reference serves as an excellent resource to supplement and complement the theoretical training component of preparing students for a profession in Medical Laboratory Technology (Hematology)", said Dr Kathleen Meehan, Associate Dean - Health Sciences at HCT, Abu Dhabi.
The Atlas of Hematology has been compiled and edited by Mohammad Kazemi. Commenting on the initiative, Kazemi said, "This Atlas is the result of collaborative efforts. It is part of Mafraq Hospital's ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services and standards in Abu Dhabi. To that end, our objective was to gather our collective experience and put together trusted and practical content for medical students, researchers, physicians and paramedical professionals locally, as well as internationally."
The Atlas includes richly illustrated colored slides without digital manipulation. It has brief description of cells abnormalities along with the most important causes in a bulleted format, delivering concise information for better understanding and recall, fast referral and quick decision support.
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About Mafraq Hospital
Mafraq Hospital opened in 1983 and is one of the largest tertiary referral treatment hospitals in the United Arab Emirates, with 451 licensed beds. Its specialist services include medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, as well as surgical and critical care services. In addition, Mafraq Hospital operates the largest burn unit in the country. Mafraq Hospital is part of the SEHA HealthSystem and is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA).
Mafraq Hospital physicians are amongst the best in their specialist fields with international qualifications and world class expertise. The medical team is supported by capable and professional nursing and paramedical staff who are well trained and motivated to provide quality healthcare services. Mafraq Hospital is fully committed to Emiratization and has developed a comprehensive Emiratization plan to attract more Emirati talent.
Mafraq Hospital has been recognized twice by the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Awards for outstanding efforts in improving medical standards, providing exceptional patient care and its adherence to business best practice.
To service the growing regional community, SEHA is investing US $750 million to build a new Mafraq Hospital campus which is due to open in 2015. The new facility will serve as the community hospital for one of the fastest growing areas in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, whilst continuing to align its goals with those of the Executive Council and Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
About the SEHA HealthSystem and the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA)
SEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC- whose marketing identity is SEHA - is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which together make up the SEHA HealthSystem. SEHA is committed to continuous improvement of customer care to recognized international standards and providing our customers and communities served world-class healthcare. SEHA has partnered with internationally recognized hospital managers to achieve these goals. These include Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Fresenius Medical Care. SEHA owns and operates 12 hospitals with 2,644 beds, more than 60 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centers and 2 blood banks. SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East with more than 17,000 doctors, nurses, ancillary care and administrative personnel in its employ. Visit our website at www.seha.ae.
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Zulekha Huseni
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Amanda Banham
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Mafraq Hospital
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Fadya Al Katheeri
Marketing & Communications Officer
Mafraq Hospital
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E: falkathairi@mafraqhospital.ae
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