Factoring patients' beliefs and values into decisions around anticoagulation: a community-led multi-cycle quality improvement project.

Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), prescribed for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism, is derived from porcine animal products. An audit in our Trust showed that most healthcare professionals (95%, n=58/61) did not consider religious or dietary preferences when prescribing LMWH. Focus groups with local stakeholders helped develop project aims.