Stroke Team - Board Certification
Does the stroke team have to include a board certified neurologist?
Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
No. A board certified neurologist is not required. It is recommended that the physician be educated and trained in the treatment of stroke. A neurologist is preferred, but the program is not required to have a Board Certified neurologist unless this is a requirement of the organization.
No. A board certified neurologist is not required. It is recommended that the physician be educated and trained in the treatment of stroke. A neurologist is preferred, but the program is not required to have a Board Certified neurologist unless this is a requirement of the organization.
Manual:
Advanced DSC - Comprehensive Stroke
Chapter:
Delivering or Facilitating Clinical Care DSDF
First published date: April 11, 2016
This Standards FAQ was first published on this date.
This page was last updated on November 01, 2021
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