Questions to ask
If you or a loved one has had a stroke, you will have concerns about what lies ahead. It can be a challenging to get all of the information you need. You can use these questions in your conversations with health professionals.
- Have all of the necessary stroke investigations been completed?
- What is the severity of the stroke and the predicted prognosis or longer term outcome?
- What are the physical, sensory, cognitive, and communication changes I may experience?
- What type of rehabilitation is needed?
- How much rehabilitation will I get and how long will it last?
- Will I be able to return home after the stroke?
- Where can I seek financial advice after my stroke?
- What resources are available for people with language changes and their caregivers?
- What other services are available?
- When can I return to work and driving?
- How do I reduce my risk of having another stroke?
Here are some questions to ask:
- What kind of stroke did I have?
- How bad is the stroke?
- What tests do I need? Will I have them in hospital or after I leave?
- What changes will happen to me?
- How will I feel after the stroke?
- What are the chances I will get better?
- What do I need to do to get better?
- When can I go home?
- Who can help me at home?
- Who can help me move again?
- Who can help me with my talking?
- Where can I get help with money?
- What other services are available?
- When can I drive again?
- When can I go back to work?
- How can I avoid having another stroke?
- How will I know if I am having another stroke?
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