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Follow-up visit prep + medication list (survivor/caregiver)

A step-by-step checklist to prepare for post-stroke follow-up visits: bring the right info, ask the right questions, and leave with a clear plan.

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorIntro12 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — follow clinician instructions for your specific plan.

Get help now

If stroke symptoms are sudden or worsening, call emergency services immediately.

Key takeaways

  • Assemble an accurate medication list without guessing doses
  • Prepare 5 high-value questions for the care team
  • Leave the visit with a written next-steps plan (tests, referrals, warning signs)

Before the visit

  • Bring all medication bottles OR a printed list
  • Write down new symptoms and when they started
  • Track blood pressure if asked by the care team
  • Bring caregiver questions

During the visit

  • Use a 60-second summary script
  • Confirm the diagnosis and next steps
  • Ask what to do if symptoms worsen

After the visit

  • Update the med list
  • Schedule tests/therapy
  • Put warning signs + phone numbers somewhere visible

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. Bringing medication bottles (or a complete list) helps prevent medication errors during transitions of care.

Question 2

2. A good way to describe a new symptom is…

References

  1. Tier 1
    AHA/ASA 2021 Secondary Prevention Guideline (follow-up, risk factor management themes)
  2. Tier 4
    NINDS: Stroke (general education)