Julie Hancock
15 May 2023 · Coroner Andrew Cox · Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
The coroner's concerns
1. inappropriate anticoagulation prescribing
“At pp A32-A54, you will find what I am told is the Trust's Guideline Summary for Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation. At p42, following elective knee replacement, it is suggested clinicians may choose any one of Aspirin [REDACTED] for 14 days LMWH for 14 days and anti-embolism stockings Rivaroxaban [REDACTED] once daily for 14 days”