Alert
This site has not been optimised for Internet Explorer due to Microsoft no longer providing support for the browser. Please view this site using another browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
Te Pū rauemi KOWHEORI-19 COVID-19 resource hub

Support for people working in health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find information about how you can support yourselves and others, including consumers, teams and colleagues which complements and aligns with Ministry of Health resources.

Kia āta kōwhiri Choosing Wisely

The Choosing Wisely campaign seeks to reduce harm from unnecessary and low-value tests and treatment.

Back to previous page

Safer use of anticoagulants: Marion and Graham's story

28 Mar 2024

Marion is a consumer representative on the Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission safer use of anticoagulants working group. She has lived experience of taking anticoagulants.

 In this video Marion and her husband Graham talk about their experience since Marion was prescribed anticoagulants, which was after she was admitted to hospital for replacement of two valves in her heart.

By sharing their experience, Marion and Graham hope to help others who find out they need to take an anticoagulant.

An accessible transcript is available to read or download below.


Published: 28 Mar 2024 Modified: 28 Mar 2024