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Developing a pharmacist-led outpatient pulmonary embolism pathway

Written by | 22 Jul 2024

Kieron Power is Principal Pharmacist for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation in Swansea Bay University Health Board in South Wales. He has played a leading role in the development of […]

How to establish a sustainable pulmonary embolism service

Written by | 21 Jul 2024

A number of features have contributed to the success of the pharmacy-led outpatient PE pathway including a close working relationship with the doctors, the systematic delivery of seven-day […]

What impact has the pulmonary embolism pathway had?

Written by | 20 Jul 2024

Evaluation of the new outpatient pulmonary embolism pathway showed that about 30% of patients could be managed safely and effectively via this route. Kieron Power, Principal Pharmacist for […]

How the pulmonary embolism pathway ensures consistent decision-making

Written by | 19 Jul 2024

The pulmonary embolism pathway has been designed to ensure acute risk assessment and appropriate follow up for all pulmonary embolism patients whether treated as inpatients or outpatients, according […]

How are high and low-risk pulmonary embolisms diagnosed and managed?

Written by | 18 Jul 2024

Improved diagnostic techniques mean that many more low-risk pulmonary embolisms are being diagnosed now. However, a recent national report identified numerous shortcomings in the management of pulmonary embolism […]

Pulmonary embolism – what patients experience

Written by | 17 Jul 2024

Kieron Power is Principal Pharmacist for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation in Swansea Bay University Health Board in South Wales. He has played a leading role in the development of […]

The business case for the VTE service

Written by | 25 Sep 2021

A robust business case can be made for the VTE service and the coronavirus pandemic has further demonstrated the value of the service, according to Mr Kieron Power; […]

VTE pathways, clinics and prescribing

Written by | 24 Sep 2021

Patient pathways, independent prescribing by pharmacists and education of junior doctors all contribute to the effective operation of the VTE service, according to Mr Kieron Power; Lead Pharmacist […]

Making the VTE service work in practice

Written by | 23 Sep 2021

Recurrence of venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) may be more common than people think and 30% of people develop post thrombotic syndrome, according to Mr Kieron Power; Lead Pharmacist – […]

The venous thrombo-embolism service – overview

Written by | 22 Sep 2021

Specialist pharmacists are now the primary clinicians who look after patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. IMI spoke to Mr Kieron Power, Clinical Lead […]

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