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Backus Anticoagulation Clinic
Backus Outpatient Care Center
111 Salem Turnpike, Norwich
Anticoagulation Clinic
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The William W. Backus Hospital Anticoagulation Clinic is designed to assist physicians in improving quality of care provided to their patients on anticoagulation therapy. Ultimately, our goal is to assure that these services improve patients' therapeutic outcomes, reduce complications of anticoagulation therapy, and reduce hospitalizations.
About the Department
The William W. Backus Hospital Anticoagulation Clinic isan outpatient, ambulatory clinic that providescomprehensive care to individuals diagnosed withcoagulation disorders and/or receiving anticoagulationmedication. The Clinic utilizes a Point Of Care (POC)device to assess the effectiveness of warfarin therapy.Patients are assessed by anticoagulation care providerscomprised of advanced trained pharmacists and nurses.A licensed physician oversees the activities of the careproviders. An Anticoagulation Clinic Physician will beavailable for consultation during the hours of operation.