Guidance for

Clinicians

Ensure that the patient understands what is important about DVT/PE (including possible misconceptions such as differentiating PE from stroke)

Inform the patient of what is expected of them (including monitoring vitals/symptoms when relevant)

Inform the patient of what they can expect from you

Inform the patient of common DVT/PE questions that commonly arise following discharge

Ensure the patient understands what is appropriate treatment for their condition (inclusing analgesics and compression therapy where relevant)

Inform the patient of the key drug interactions that they need to know

Inform the patient of common possible side effects of their treatment

Ensure the patients understands relevant risks that accompany the treatment (including possible impact of anticoagulants on menstruation where relevant)

Ensure the patient understands the benefits of taking the medication(s) (including contraception where relevant)

Ensure the patient understands any dietary restrictions when taking the prescribed medication(s)

Ensure the patient knows where to pick up prescribed medication(s)

Ensure the patient understands insurance coverage for medication(s)

Ensure the patient has a plan to afford prescribed medication(s)

Discuss with the patient when and how to resume usual sexual activities, exercise, and return to professional activities

Ensure the patient identifies the clinician they must see to follow up after discharge for DVT/PE

Ensure that the patient understands when to present for follow-up after DVT/PE

Ensure the patient understands signs/symptoms that they may experience in the coming days/weeks

Ensure the patient can identify a source to answer future questions regarding DVT/PE

Identify who will prescribe the patient's next anticoagulant prescription

Be aware of the symptoms that patients often experience after DVT/PE

Ensure that the patient understands that they should report any concerns about DVT/PE and mental health/anxiety to their treating physician

Consider whether underlying conditions are present

Discuss with the patient when and how to resume usual sexual activities, exercise, and return to professional activities

Consider the appropriate duration and dose of anticoagulation for the patient

Estimate the risk for recurrent VTE

Consider follow-up/treatment for post-thrombotic syndrome

Consider the possibility of CTEPH/CTED and what, if any, additional care is indicated

Consider post-PE syndrome

Consider PTSD follow-up

Consider what (if any) follow-up appointment is indicated

Consider what (if any) follow-up imaging/laboratory assessment is indicated

Consider what (if any) guidance surrounding family planning is indicated

Discuss future situations where dedicated counseling is indicated (e.g., periprocedural guidance)