Helpful Websites for Patients
Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit, charitable organization whose sole mission is to manage the blood and blood products supply for Canadians. Canadian Blood Services is committed to blood safety. In addition to the effective screening and testing processes, this pursuit of safety is reflected in every branch of its organizational structure and in each management and operational decision that is made.
Visit: www.blood.ca
Hema-Quebec
Héma-Québec's mission is to efficiently provide adequate quantities of safe, optimal blood components, substitutes, human tissues and cord blood to meet the needs of all Quebecers; provide and develop expertise along with specialized and innovative services and products in the fields of transfusion medicine and human tissue transplantation.
Visit: www.hema-quebec.qc.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada
This website is dedicated to the National Blood Safety Surveillance System and the Healthcare Acquired Infections Division of the Federal Government. This website offers information on how the Government is monitoring the safety of Canada’s blood supply and defines the risk and benefits of having a blood transfusion.
Visit: : www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hcai-iamss/tti-it/risks_e.html
Caring for Kids
This website is designed for parents that have children who may require transfusion. This website explains what a transfusion is, why a transfusion might be needed, and also gives an explanation of what each part of the blood does. It also gives parents information about the donated blood and it origin, manufacturing and testing. This website is intended to make the parents of children who may require transfusion aware of the risks and benefits.
Visit: www.caringforkids.cps.ca/whensick/Transfusion.htm
Blood Transfusions
This site has been developed to help explain options that are available when you or a loved one require a blood transfusion. By knowing your options and by asking the right questions, you will better understand the risks and benefits of blood transfusions and be able to make an informed decision about treatment alternatives.
Visit: www.bloodtransfusion.com
Anemia Intstitute
The Anemia Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing knowledge about anemia as a serious condition - particularly amongst patients and health care professionals dealing with disease and/or treatment related risks factors for anemia.
Visit: www.anemiainstitute.org
Canadian Hemophilia Society
The purpose of this web site is to inform the hemophilia and bleeding disorders community and the general public. Publications and speakers may freely use the information presented on the web site, provided the CHS is acknowledged.
Visit: www.hemophilia.ca
Cancer Backup
Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer.
Visit: http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/
World Health Organization
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Visit: http://www.who.int/topics/blood_transfusion/en/
SABM
The Society for the Advancement of Blood Management's Blood Management Program Database is a resource for patients and healthcare providers who would like to find hospitals in their area that offer a more comprehensive approach to managing a patient's own blood.
Visit: www.sabm.org/public
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