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Support groups for pulmonary embolism patients

Posted Aug 14, 2009 at 10:45 AM, EDT by Samuel Goldhaber

Treating patients with pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis is more complex than simply administering anticoagulation therapy. To help address the significant emotional impact of a venous-thromboembolism (VTE) diagnosis, educate patients, and bring them together to share experiences, we have been running a support group at the Brigham and Women's Hospital for over 15 years. Does your institution offer a similar support group? What is your experience from offering this type of service?

See:

http://icoper.cineca.com/faq_icoper.htm

http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/106/12/1436

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