Showing posts with label Coumadin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coumadin. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Computers in Libraries/Warfarin Guide

Yesterday a library staff member presented Patient Education Matters! Combing High Tech with High Touch in a Hospital Setting at the 2008 Computer in Libraries conference. If you would like additional information about this presentation, please email us at patienteducationmatters [at] gmail.com

Today's patient education resource is the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) guide to Coumadin/Warfarin therapy for patients and their families, "Your Guide to Coumadin/Warfarin Therapy".

Topics covered include th use of other medications, possible side effects, specific conditions such as pregnancy and breastfeeding, and diet. This document is available online and can also be downloaded at no charge as a color .pdf document. Single print copies can be ordered online, free of charge.