Checklists for the use of novel oral anticoagulants by the front-line clinician

Appropriateness of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Dosing in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the Veterans Health Administration

“…18 Pharmacies could also require a recent eGFR before filling a DOAC prescription (possibly as part of a "DOAC card" the patient could carry). 19 Other checks such as DOAC checklists, 20 EMR alerts for patients with renal insufficiency, 21 or increased physician education about DOACs could also help to reduce prescribing of incorrect doses.…”

The management of venous thromboembolism

“…Step 5: Pertinent information for your patient Patient education is paramount when using anticoagulants and should encompass the benefits and risks of therapy, emphasis on the need for adherence and dosing specific to the agent prescribed, as well as integration with ongoing monitoring and follow-up (e.g., therapy reassessment, renal function). 38…”

Reaffirming our focus on patient-centred care

“…They are a practical application of a specific skill or therapeutic topic for the busy clinician. To this end, in this issue, Dr. Tammy Bungard and colleagues 4 present some practical checklists for pharmacists caring for patients on new anticoagulants. Along with this, Dr. Lori MacCallum 5 has prepared a practice tool to help pharmacists adjust diabetes therapies in patients with chronic kidney disease.…”

“…Ils correspondent à l’application pratique d’une compétence particulière ou d’un sujet thérapeutique et sont destinés aux cliniciens dont le temps est précieux. À cette fin, Dre Tammy Bungard et ses collègues présentent dans ce numéro des listes de contrôle pratique pour les pharmaciens qui se chargent de patients recevant les nouveaux anticoagulants innovants 4 . De plus, Dre Lori MacCallum a créé un outil de pratique en vue d’aider les pharmaciens à ajuster le traitement antidiabétique chez les patients atteints de néphropathie chronique 5 .…”