Module
Follow-up visit prep + medication list (survivor/caregiver)
A step-by-step checklist to prepare for post-stroke follow-up visits: bring the right info, ask the right questions, and leave with a clear plan
Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorIntro12 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — follow clinician instructions for your specific plan.
Get help now
If stroke symptoms are sudden or worsening, call emergency services immediately.
What you'll learn
- Assemble an accurate medication list without guessing doses
- Prepare 5 high-value questions for the care team
- Leave the visit with a written next-steps plan (tests, referrals, warning signs)
Before the visit
- Bring all medication bottles OR a printed list
- Write down new symptoms and when they started
- Track blood pressure if asked by the care team
- Bring caregiver questions
During the visit
- Use a 60-second summary script
- Confirm the diagnosis and next steps
- Ask what to do if symptoms worsen
After the visit
- Update the med list
- Schedule tests/therapy
- Put warning signs + phone numbers somewhere visible
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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References
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeStroke (overview)