Patient question
It is very difficult for patients with cerebrovascular disease to go out for medical visits. How can I find out if home health care services are available?
Answer reviewed by chen ting, Associate Chief Physician
Professional answer
You can contact your local primary care provider or the hospital where the patient was originally treated. Explain the patient's mobility, the issues that need to be addressed, and the current home address, and ask whether they offer family doctor services, in-home assessments, or home nursing care. Clarify the scope of services, appointment requirements, costs, and which items still need to be completed at the hospital. Whether home services are appropriate requires professional assessment; in an emergency, do not wait for a home appointment.