Post-endoscopically, the full Rockall score can
be calculated using the diagnosis and major
stigmata of recent haemorrhage obtained on
endoscopy. This is useful for deciding whether
or not a patient can be discharged. A score of
less than 3 has been shown to carry a mortality
rate of less than 1% and a low re-bleeding rate
of less than 5%, which suggests that these
patients are suitable and safe for early discharge
and outpatient follow-up (Rockall et al, 1996b;
Vreeburg et al, 1999). The post-endoscopy
Rockall score is good at predicting mortality and
re-bleeding rates.