Stroke Awareness Month: The Evolution of Stroke Care and the Medicolegal Dilemmas

By Dr Mustafa Kadam, Consultant in Acute, General and Stroke Medicine

Posted 05 May 2025

9 Minute Read

Carer supports an older woman at home, promoting compassionate stroke recovery care and personalised rehabilitation guidance.

Tags:

  • Misdiagnosed Stroke
  • Stroke Claims
  • Stroke Misattribution
  • Brain Trauma
  • Neurosurgery

Expert Disciplines:

  • Stroke Medicine

About The Author

Dr Mustafa Kadam

Consultant in Acute, General and Stroke Medicine

Dr Mustafa Kadam is a Consultant in Acute, General and Stroke Medicine at GSTT. He also works at St George’s, runs a TIA clinic, advises the RCP, and supports emergency and same-day care services.

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