Warfarin in General Practice Quick Reference Guide

It is intended that this document will encourage reflection on the current warfarin prescribing system in your practice with consequent benefits for both practice personnel and patients. It has been developed to assist you in analysing your current warfarin prescribing methods and for ongoing review.

It is not intended to be the definitive text on prescribing warfarin in general practice. A laminated sheet highlighting key areas of warfarin management accompanies this document for use as an aide memoir for your desk. A patient information leaflet has also been included.

A step by step approach has been taken so that you can start to make a difference today in your practice. Hopefully having taken that first step you will be inspired to continue!