Board-Certified Neurologist - Requirement
Is access to a board-certified neurologist a requirement?
Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
No, a board-certified neurologist is not a requirement. However, licensed independent practitioners must have 24-hour access to a timely, informed consultation about the use of IV thrombolytic therapy from a physician privileged in the diagnosis and treatment of ischemic stroke.
No, a board-certified neurologist is not a requirement. However, licensed independent practitioners must have 24-hour access to a timely, informed consultation about the use of IV thrombolytic therapy from a physician privileged in the diagnosis and treatment of ischemic stroke.
Manual:
Advanced DSC - Comprehensive Stroke
Chapter:
Program Management DSPR
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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