Clinical Queries: Oral Anticoagulants in the Elderly

Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

This project provided physicians with provincial prescribing trends of oral anticoagulants in seniors and a snapshot of how many of their senior patients are receiving oral anticoagulants.

Project Lead:

Dr. Lara Cooke, Associate Dean, Continuing Education and Professional Development, University of Calgary
Dr. Chris Symonds, Medical Director, Physician Learning Program, University of Calgary

Data Lead

Alberta Health

Intended Outcomes

This project provides physicians with provincial prescribing trends of oral anticoagulants in seniors and a snapshot of how many of their senior patients are receiving oral anticoagulants. Clinical Pearls and links to evidence-informed prescribing support may help physicians reflect on their own practice data to optimize patient outcomes.