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Appointments + referrals tracker (post-stroke) — keep the plan straight

A simple system for tracking follow-ups, tests, referrals, and who to call—designed to reduce missed care during transitions after stroke.

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorIntro12 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — confirm your plan with your clinical team; scheduling processes vary.

Get help now

If new sudden stroke symptoms occur, call emergency services immediately.

Key takeaways

  • Create a single ‘source of truth’ for appointments and referrals
  • Track who owns each next step and by when
  • Use exact-copy scripts to clarify missing scheduling steps

Tracker fields

  • Who
  • What
  • By when
  • Status
  • Phone number
  • Notes

How to use weekly

  • Review once per week
  • Bring to visits
  • Update after calls

Scripts

  • Scheduling call
  • Missing referral follow-up

Practice check

What you’ll practice

These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.

0 of 2 answered

Question 1

1. Keeping one tracker for follow-ups can reduce missed tests and appointments after discharge.

Question 2

2. A helpful tracker field is…

References

  1. Tier 1
    AHA/ASA 2021 Secondary Prevention Guideline (follow-up and risk factor management themes)
  2. Tier 1
    NICE NG236 Stroke rehabilitation recommendations (follow-up/rehab coordination themes)