Patient Guide to Deep Vein Thrombosis, A

Synopsis

An information film for patients who have, or are suspected of having, a DVT. It follows a patient’s progress through the diagnostic process, as well as initial treatment, aftercare, and the recommendation of changes to lifestyle that can reduce the risk of a further DVT.

In a systematic way, using language the patient can understand, the film explains: * What DVT is; causes; symptoms and signs; diagnosis of DVT; nticoagulant treatment; side-effects of medication; non-drug treatment; exercise and rest; reducing the risk of another DVT. The necessity of seeking medical advice in specific situations is stressed throughout — this film is an aid to, not a replacement for, medical care. It is intended to be viewed either in a clinical situation, under the supervision of clinical staff, or in the patient’s home.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2005

Year of production

2005

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

patient education; thrombosis; deep vein thrombosis

Credits

Producer

Adam Winkler

Contributor

Muriel Shannon

Distributor

Name

St George’s Media Services

Contact

David Cleverly

Email

d.cleverly@sgul.ac.uk

Web

http://www.sgul.ac.uk/services/productions-available External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8725 2701

Fax

020 8725 0075

Address

Cranmer Terrace
London
SW17 0RE

Notes

A range of programmes produced by St George’s Media Services for use in patient education or medical training, including a continuing series on clinical skills. Sale on DVD.