| Results | Medical N=43 | Surgical N=17 |
| Patients At Risk of VTE | 31 (73%) | 16 (94%) |
| (Minus) Patients at Risk of Bleeding | (4) (9%) | 1 (6%) |
| = Patients suitable for VTE prophylaxis | 27 (63%) | 15 (88%) |
| Patients Prescribed VTE prophylaxis | 12 (28%) | 13 (76%) |
| Rate of Adequate Prophylaxis | 44% | 87% |
| Inappropriate Thromboprophylaxis | 0 (0%) | 2 (12%) |
| Dose above recommended level | - | (1) (6%) |
| Overtreatment, compared to VTE Risk | - | 1 (6%) |
| Risk Assessment forms Completed | 0 (0%) | 3 (18%) |
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