Tag Archives: Long term conditions

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Summary

By the end of this topic you should: Know how to get help dealing with a long term condition Know how to access to government publications about long term conditions Know how to choose a care home, including what to look … Continue reading →

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Getting the help you need

View Text Alternative The following points to consider may help you get the help you need. Some conditions affect each other. For example stroke and diabetes or stroke and depression. All conditions should be taken into account when discussing what … Continue reading →

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Dealing with a long term condition

In recent years there have been several documents and publications about how people with long term conditions, including stroke, can access the services they need over the course of their illness. ( See page 3 in this section ) This is a … Continue reading →

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Publications and website links

Several government papers have been published aiming for better services for chronic or long term conditions. These documents are important because they outline what services are available or should be available in future. They include publications specifically about stroke and … Continue reading →

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Role of the General Practitioner

Your GP’s role includes: Information, advice and treatment options for stroke and associated medical conditions. Advice on disease prevention Prescriptions and monitoring of effects of medication Referral to specialist hospital or community care services Referral to other agencies such as … Continue reading →

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