Practice case · Moderate

Practice a thalassemia trait case

The patient says

"My last doctor said I was anemic and put me on iron, but I've been taking it for four months and I still feel wiped out. We're thinking about having a baby, so I want to sort this out."

Patient age: 27

What you'll do

Ask the patient questions, choose which tests to order, decide on medication and next steps, then see how the patient does. You get feedback and teaching notes at the end. It's free and works in your browser.

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This case is part of a quick shift of about four patients (5–8 minutes). No account required.

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