Assessment of of the knowledge of usage of blood and blood products amongst medical doctors in the Department of Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand affiliated academic hospitals

摘要

Background: Rational and appropriate use of blood and blood products is important in a resource limited setting like South Africa. Proper education is required in decision-making and management with regard to blood transfusion. Status of the current knowledge of blood transfusion practice is also necessary in order to identify target areas of teaching and patient management.