Living with Haemophilia

1. The body—an introduction to structure and function.- 2. Bleeding and clotting.- 3. The causes of bleeding disorders.- 4. Bleeding episodes.- 5. Treatment 1—therapeutic materials.- 6. Treatment 2—treatment of bleeds; home therapy.- 7. Treatment 3—physiotherapy, appliances, dental care.- 8. How a major operation is conducted in safety.- 9. Activities and precautions.- 10. Education and employment.- 11. Sex and family planning.- 12. Clotting factor antibodies (inhibitors).- 13. Past, present and future.- Appendix 1—Medical care: what someone with haemophilia should expect.- Appendix 2—Aspirin and paracetamol preparations.