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Going to the dentist while on warfarin |
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The National Patient Safety Agency issued advice about dental treatment for people on warfarin.
You can download the leaflet here. |
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European Health Insurance Card |
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Visiting another European country (EEA) you will need a European Health Insurance Card
If you visit an EEA country (or Switzerland) you are covered for any necessary medical treatment during your time there. This includes treatment for care you may have been receiving for chronic conditions in the UK but it does not cover the cost of care if the sole reason for your visit is to obtain treatment for an existing condition.
You will need to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if you normally live in the UK. You will be treated on the same terms as for a resident of the country you are visiting.
You can get an EHIC by applying to the NHS Business Services Authority (BSA),
either directly online, at https://www.ehic.org.uk/Internet/home.do (delivery within 7 days)
or - by telephone, on 0845 606 2030 (delivery within 10 days)
or - by post (delivery within 21 days).
You are advised to continue to take out travel insurance for your holiday
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Anticoagulation monitoring in practice - an educational film Series for patients and health care
professionals
These short films feature GPs, patients, nurses,
representatives from AntiCoagulation Europe and the quality assessment body,
NEQAS. The experts discuss their experiences of near-patient testing and
self-testing, including tips on choosing a meter, which patients are suitable
for self-testing and the importance of external quality assessment.
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See Films...
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Self-testing of oral anticoagulation therapy (OAT) requires confidence and responsibility from people on warfarin.
People who wish to self-test must be motivated to do it. There are no upper age limits, and parents can take charge for their children. You do, however, need to be manually dextrous and have reasonable eyesight. You need to have confidence in yourself and want to take an active part in your own health care.
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Medical Alert Identity Card |
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Now you can get a credit card sized card that carries your vital medical information.
We know that many of you forget, or find it inconvenient, to carry your yellow book because you are worried about losing it or find it too bulky. Some clinics have also discontinued using the yellow book.
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