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.

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