Vol. 15 No. 1 (2017)
Commentary

Challenges of Stroke Care in Rural & District General Hospitals; A United Kingdom National Health Service Perspective

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  • Eman Abdus Sami,
  • Naseem Naqvi
Eman Abdus Sami
Airedale General Hospital Keighley United Kingdom BD20 6TD
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Naseem Naqvi
Warrington General Hospital
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26443/mjm.v15i1.47

Published 2017-08-05

Keywords

  • challenges,
  • holistic,
  • stroke service

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Abdus Sami E, Naqvi N. Challenges of Stroke Care in Rural & District General Hospitals; A United Kingdom National Health Service Perspective. McGill J Med [Internet]. 2017 Aug. 5 [cited 2025 Oct. 6];15(1). Available from: https://mjm.mcgill.ca/article/view/47

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Abstract

Stroke Medicine being an independent and recognised sub-specialty in the United Kingdom, is faced with unique challenges across District and Rural Hospitals. Delivering a comprehensive stroke service in the rural areas requires collaborative team work, effective communication, pre planning and efficient leadership. In this article we have summarized these challenges and shared some proposals for future development of a holistic and integrated Stroke Service in district hospitals across United Kingdom.  

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