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Retrospective analysis reveals frequent delays in emergency presentations for stroke, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary coordination and education.
Patients with stroke commonly present late to hospital. If we are to make a difference in this group of vulnerable patients, further education and training needs to be emphasised regarding 'time is brain'. Communication and commitment is also required by the emergency medical services, ED and radiology staff in order to prioritise stroke patients and to reduce delays.
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