As you evaluate your options, below are the questions you should ask of each facility on your short list:
- What kind of experience does the team have with rehabilitating this type of injury?
- Is there a research component to the program that is helping to bring new treatments to patients?
- How can this facility help patients transition back to daily life after all treatments are completed?
- Does this facility have a positive, uplifting environment that will celebrate and encourage progress?
- Are there nurses with specialty training in stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and multisystem trauma?
- Are there physicians who are board certified in complex rehabilitation, such as brain injury and spinal cord injury medicine?
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Medical Disclaimer: The information presented here is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medical decisions.