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The safer use of anticoagulants | Te hōtaka whakahaere rongoā ārai poketoto: case for change

21st February, 2024

The purpose of this document is to provide information on current issues with the use of anticoagulants in hospital care and a proposed intervention to address them. It provides background information on the problems identified within the sector, the complexities of taking these medications and a proposed solution to reduce the occurrence of adverse events and promote the safer use of anticoagulants.