Wednesday, 6 August 2014

Centralised stroke care saves more lives, says study

Centralised stroke care saves more lives, says study

Radical reorganisation of stroke care in London compares favourably with compromise arrangement in Manchester

The centralisation of stroke services in London, which involved the controversial closure of five hospital units, saves nearly 100 lives a year, according to research.

A study published in the British Medical Journal contrasts the radical reorganisation of stroke care which took place in London with a compromise arrangement in Manchester, where there were no unpopular hospital closures. There was also no reduction in mortality. Guardian

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