Can I drive after my stroke?
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BACKGROUND Stroke can advesely affect movements, sensations, alertness, awareness, coordination, and judgement, all of which may impair the ability to drive a car. DISCUSSION Many stroke patients consider driving to be essential to their quality of life and want to drive if at all possible. Thus, the physician may be challenged with a tough decision about whether a patient should be allowed to drive. CONCLUSION Referral to an occupational therapist can be of great help.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of vascular and interventional neurology
دوره 1 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008