Table 2

Specialty comment phrases used to communicate with primary care provider

IndicationPhrase
Primary preventionPer chart review, it appears that the patient is taking low-dose aspirin for primary prevention. Please discuss risks vs benefits with the patient and consider discontinuation of therapy.
Secondary preventionNo specialty comment is needed.
High dosePer chart review, the patient is taking high-dose daily aspirin. Please consider decreasing to low-dose daily aspirin if appropriate or discontinuing therapy if no longer indicated.
OtherPlease discuss the need for low-dose aspirin therapy.
UnknownPer chart review, there is an unclear indication for low-dose aspirin. Please discuss risks vs benefits with the patient.