title: Action to reduce incidence of venous thromboembolism.
abstract: Despite the availability of well-known and effective prophylactic measures, between 25,000 and 32,000 people in England each year contract a fatal venous thromboembolism while in hospital. This article highlights concerns raised by the House of Commons inquiry into this problem and outlines the Departments of Health's response.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D011050:Policy Making; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control*