by children with malignancy (82%), nearly a third had never considered asking a patient or family if they would consider donation. The main barriers to having these conversations were recognised as lack of knowledge and training, and 36% cited concerns about initiating these conversations. Free text answers suggested the beneficial role in exploring this topic further and the majority of respondents felt online training such as webinars and Elearning would be most useful. Conclusions Organ and tissue donation by children can feel a daunting topic of conversation by patients, their families and professionals alike. However, evidence shows that these discussions are beneficial in their own right, regardless of whether donation is achieved. Our survey shows there is a need to raise awareness of the concept of OTD amongst clinicians caring for children and young people with malignancy, with a view to supporting those introducing OTD to families who might otherwise regret the lost opportunity to understand this element of their child's journey with cancer.
SummaryThe relation between the height of adolescent haemophiliacs and their bleeding frequency has been studied. 45 haemophiliacs aged 10-19 years were divided into 3 groups: small, medium and tall, using a Height Standard Deviation Score. The average bleeding frequency per 100 days in the group of small haemophiliacs was 8.71 ± SD 4.47, in the medium height group 10.18 ± SD 6.71, while the tall individuals bled in average 15.97 ± SD 3.15 every 100 days. There was no relationship between age and bleeding frequency.
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