Information on blood disorders, plus links to trusted resources. Blood coagulation disordersInformation about blood coagulation disorders from leading Australian health organisations, including links to haemophilia. What is a haematologist? A haematologist is a specialist doctor who treats conditions that affect the blood – such as leukaemia and haemophilia – and the organs that make the blood. This inherited blood disorder prevents someone from making enough healthy haemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body, but it may not need treatment. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a blood disorder that increases the risk of developing blood clots or having problems during pregnancy. Learn more here. What causes leukaemia? Doctors are not sure what causes leukaemia. But there are risk factors to be considered. Learn more about the risk factors. Trusted information about bleeding disorders from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on women with bleeding disorders. Blood platelet disordersTrusted information about blood platelet disorders from leading Australian health organisations, including links to thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Haemolytic uraemic syndromeLinks to trusted information about haemolytic uraemic syndrome. How to meet your iron needs - infographicNeed help getting enough iron? Check out this infographic to ensure you get an adequate iron intake with a balanced diet.