Abstract:Introduction
Since the introduction of a venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment tool in 2011 there has been an increase in the workload of the combined Obstetric-Haematology clinic. In view of this increase a retrospective review of the size and composition of clinics during the first 12 weeks of 2011 and 2012 was carried out.
Method
Clinic lists for the relevant weeks were obtained and the letters reviewed. New referrals were categorised as VTE risk assessment or other. The type of clinic and number of… Show more
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