Elements of patient education
| Explain the purpose of therapy in relation to patient’s disorder |
| Underline the risks related to treatment and treatment discontinuation |
| Illustrate the duration of therapy |
| Explain what the term INR means and its relation with warfarin intake |
| Recommend a balanced diet emphasizing that no particular restrictions are necessary |
| Outline of the most important drug interactions |
| Reiterate proper intake of the drug and need for periodic checks |
| Rely on a center or doctor experienced in anticoagulant therapy |
| Explain the purpose of therapy in relation to patient’s disorder |
| Underline the risks related to treatment and treatment discontinuation |
| Illustrate the duration of therapy |
| Explain what the term INR means and its relation with warfarin intake |
| Recommend a balanced diet emphasizing that no particular restrictions are necessary |
| Outline of the most important drug interactions |
| Reiterate proper intake of the drug and need for periodic checks |
| Rely on a center or doctor experienced in anticoagulant therapy |