I often find myself simply talking to the patient. Often they have been through it before or have been advised by the Doctor to attend the warfarin clinic within the next few days. If they havent been given any info from the Dr then I warn them that bleeding risk could increase and be extra vigilant of bruising etc, that they should contact the clinic for an early appointment if one isn't already arranged. This is all of course if the prescribing Dr is aware they are on warfarin!
I must pull finger and phone the clinic myself and find out what their protocols actually are.
I would be interested to hear what other pharmnacists do in this situation too!
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