Detecting Problems With Swallowing

After a stroke or with some neurological diseases, you may have problems swallowing. This means you would have trouble eating, drinking, or taking medication. This sheet describes the test that is used to check for this.

Medical tests , Neurology, Speech Therapy

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Looking After A Loved One With A Cranial Drain (External Ventricular D…

Treating A Herniated Disc With Surgery

Quitting smoking during my hospital stay

Goals of care - Preparing for the conversation