Haematology Mnemonics

The best haem mnemonics for medical student finals, OSCEs and MRCP

• Folate deficiency causes (A FOLIC DROP)

  •  Alcoholism
  • Folic acid antagonists
  • OCP
  • Low dietary intake
  • Infection (giardiasis)
  • Coeliac disease
  • Dilantin (phenytoin)
  • Relative folate deficiency
  • Old
  • Pregnancy

•  Causes of thrombocytopenia (PLATELETS)

  •  Platelet disorders (DIC, TTP, ITP)
  • Leukaemia
  • Anaemia
  • Trauma
  • Enlarged spleen
  • Liver disease
  • Ethanol
  • Toxins e.g. heparin, aspirin, chemotherapy, benzene
  • Sepsis