High-risk stroke patients more likely to get follow-up care after motivational talk
Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 11:30
in Health & Medicine
Even though many Americans learn through community health screenings that they are at high risk for having a stroke, they rarely follow-up with their doctor for care. But a new study shows high-risk stroke patients are twice as likely to get follow-up care from a primary care doctor if they receive a pep talk over the telephone.