Submissions are open to licensed healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and specialists who have direct experience diagnosing, treating, or managing patients with blood clots. Contributors must ensure that all content complies with HIPAA and institutional privacy standards.

Legacy of Care ™ aims to highlight real experiences from the clinical community to improve awareness, prevention, and patient outcomes related to blood clots. These insights help bridge the gap between medical knowledge and patient experience while promoting earlier recognition and better care practices.

Yes, but all submissions must be fully de-identified. Do not include names, dates, identifying details, or institutional information that could reveal patient identity. Generalized or composite cases that illustrate key lessons are preferred.

Approved submissions may appear on the International Women’s Blood Clot Alliance (IWBCA) website, newsletters, educational materials, or professional outreach campaigns. The goal is to foster transparency and collaboration among providers while expanding public and medical awareness.

Yes. Each submission is reviewed by the IWBCA editorial and medical advisory team for clarity, accuracy, and compliance. Minor edits may be made to ensure professionalism and consistency with organizational standards before publication.

Absolutely. Citing data or peer-reviewed sources strengthens submissions and supports evidence-based discussion. Please reference the publication or study title rather than including direct excerpts.

Yes. While professional attribution is encouraged, anonymous or partial identification (e.g., “Cardiology Nurse, Midwest”) is acceptable for those who prefer confidentiality or have institutional restrictions.

Submissions should be between 500 and 1,500 words and written in plain, professional language. The focus should remain on real clinical experience, observations, and practical insights rather than academic analysis.

Yes. Contributors retain ownership of their written work but grant IWBCA the right to publish, share, or adapt it for awareness and educational purposes, as outlined in the Contributor Release Form.

For inquiries, clarification, or updates to an existing submission, please utilize our website contact form. The IWBCA team will respond within five business days.