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Stroke rehabilitation — DGM MCQ

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An 80-year-old woman is medically stable five days after an ischaemic stroke. She has impaired transfers, mild aphasia and needs help dressing. She wishes to return home. Current medicines include clopidogrel and atorvastatin. What is the most appropriate referral?

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Correct answer: E — Multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation team

Stroke rehabilitation should be multidisciplinary and goal-based, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy when needed. Discharge without therapy, unrelated referrals and waiting for spontaneous resolution miss the rehabilitation window. Rehabilitation begins early and continues across hospital and community settings.

Reference: NICE NG236