List of abbreviations used in the report
ACCP American College of Chest Physicians
CPD Continuing Professional Development
DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis
LDUH Low dose unfractionated heparin
LMWH Low molecular weight heparin
MRSA Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus
Aureus
NICE National Institute of Clinical Excellence
NPSA National Patient Safety Agency
PE Pulmonary Embolism
RCOG Royal College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists
RCP Royal College of Physicians
RCS Royal College of Surgeons
SIGN Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines
Network
VT Venous Thrombosis
VTE Venous Thromboembolism
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