The VTE risk assessment pathway now includes general recommendations for VTE risk assessment and bleeding assessment for all patients (including CQUIN government targets), and specific prophylaxis recommendations for surgical, medical, trauma, and pregnant patients.
 
In line with Map of Medicine's editorial methodology, the updated pathway includes information for patients and carers. The pathway also links to Department of Health’s VTE e-learning for healthcare, an online resource helping to raise awareness and understanding of VTE within the medical community. It is estimated that there are around 25,000 deaths from Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) a year in hospitals in England.

You can access the pathway via www.mapofmedicine.com/england