Module

Internist module: Post-stroke outpatient follow-up timeline (2w / 6w / 3m / 6m) + checklist

A time-based internist workflow for common post-stroke follow-up milestones: what to check at ~2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months (risk factor targets, rehab, complications, loop closure)

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Educational only

Educational only — adjust timing per patient acuity and local care pathways.

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For recurrent stroke symptoms, activate emergency evaluation.

What you'll learn

  • Use a milestone-based checklist to standardize stroke follow-up
  • Prevent missed labs/imaging/monitoring with a loop-closure schedule
  • Integrate rehab, mood, OSA, and medication adherence into routine care

2 weeks

  • Med rec
  • BP home plan
  • Workup pending

6 weeks

  • LDL/A1c review
  • Adherence
  • OSA/mood

3–6 months

  • Targets reached
  • Vaccines
  • Function and falls

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. A milestone checklist reduces omission errors in complex chronic care like post-stroke management.

Question 2

2. The early (2-week) visit should emphasize…

References

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