Rehabilitation following acquired brain injury: concise guidance

Authors: Turner-Stokes, Lynne; Wade, Derick

Source: Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians, Volume 4, Number 1, 1 January 2004 , pp. 61-65(5)

Publisher: Royal College of Physicians

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Abstract:

The national clinical guidelines for Rehabilitation following acquired brain injury were developed by a multidisciplinary working party convened by the British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine, and are published in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians (2003). They have been produced to complement the National Institute of Clinical Excellence head injury guidelines, and to address the medium- to longer-term needs of patients with acquired brain injury and of their families/carers. This article serves as an introduction to make physicians aware of the guidelines, and to highlight in particular the advice to doctors in the acute services regarding early discharge and referral to rehabilitation.

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Keywords: BRAIN INJURIES; CLINICAL GUIDELINES; REHABILITATION

Document Type: Miscellaneous

Publication date: 2004-01-01

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Clinical Medicine is published six times a year and circulated to 20,000 Fellows and Members of the Royal College of Physicians. The journal is read by physicians both established and in training in hospitals across the world. It features a wide range of articles including original papers, professional issues, clinical guidance, medical humanities, ethics and clinical governance. The journal publishes the key features from the College lectures and conferences. Each issue has a CME section which reviews the latest advances in a chosen specialty.
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