Direct access vascular studies service for ambulatory patients with suspected acute deep vein thrombosis at RFL, with same-day follow-up in ED or haematology for confirmed cases, and secure email communication of results to the practice.

Should the patient not be found to have acute DVT, the GP retains responsibility for follow-up.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• see inclusion criteria on request form (includes modified Wells clinical score).

Exclusions

• patients whose care would require special infection prevention and control precautions
• patients not registered with a GP
• patient who are not ambulatory, as the service cannot accommodate them via the direct access referral route; consider sending ineligible patients to local Emergency Department.

How to Refer

NCL Primary Care Physicians may refer to this service