Patients who have haematological malignancy can undergo the most rigourous treatments often requiring long inpatient stays. They can be emotionally distressed b... » 

Patients who have haematological malignancy can undergo the most rigourous treatments often requiring long inpatient stays. They can be emotionally distressed by the demands of intensive therapy and even those who are cured can have painful and difficult follow-up treatments.The expertise of the haematologist is vital if the patient is to have optimal palliative care. «