Hospice and Palliative Medicine Pediatrician
A pediatrician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Hospice And Palliative Medicine Pediatricians in Memphis, TN
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologist
Dr. Melody J. Cunningham is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologist in Memphis, TN
with special training and skill in performing and assisting physicians with blood collection.
As a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologist, Melody J. Cunningham, MD performs
procedures to treat bloodborne pathogens and blood loss. Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine is
the collection, storage, and delivery of blood plasma. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologists include blood diseases and blood loss.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologists
include blood testing, blood draws, blood storing, component separation, and blood delivery.
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
Blood Banking Transfusion Medicine Pathologists in Memphis, TN
Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
Pediatric Hematologists Oncologists in Memphis, TN
