Delivering the best care to people living with stroke

It is estimated that as many as 15,000 people in Scotland have a stroke each year. The ways in which a stroke affects a person varies, depending on factors like which part of the brain was affected, how much of the area was affected and even how healthy the person was before the stroke. A fast response and personalised care following the stroke also play a key role in establishing how well and how quickly a person can recover. And with so many aspects at play, it is key that the best, most up-to-date care is provided to patients to guarantee the best possible outcomes.  

In our latest podcast episode, we look at the new five nations’ guideline for stroke. The guideline brings together the best current research and covers the entirety of the patient pathway, setting out standards of care that will be applied across the United Kingdom and Ireland, regardless of the patient’s age, gender, type of stroke, location or any other feature. 

We speaking to Roberta James, SIGN Programme Lead and Dr Tony Burn, the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh representative on SIGN Council. We will speak to people affected by stroke, as well as Martin James, Chair of the guideline development group.  

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You can follow the work of Healthcare Improvement Scotland at www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org 

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