Becky Jupp joined University Hospitals Dorset in January 2010 as a consultant physician, specialising in stroke and geriatric medicine – in particular patients who had suffered suspected transient ischaemic attacks – a mini stroke caused by temporary disruption in the blood supply to the brain.
Although she has only been using the Dorset Care Record (DCR) for a few months, she finds it extremely useful in clinic as the shared care record often has a fuller patient picture than the GP notes. Patients coming to clinic often are unsure of past and present medications and having a full picture of their history is particularly useful, especially if it’s necessary to alter the medication. Continue reading “DCR – Providing a full picture for clinicians treating stroke patients”
