title: Stroke services across England: a mixed and inconsistent picture.
abstract: This article discusses a recent report by the Care Quality Commission on stroke care in England. The review concludes that provision of stroke services across England varies widely, with some good service provision but other areas where significant improvement could be achieved. The review reveals failings with important implications for patient safety, and recommends areas where improvements could be made to avoid the likelihood of adverse incidents, complaints or even litigation.
authors.affiliation: Nottingham Law school, Nottingham trent University.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tingle
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D020521:Stroke / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*