3.3: Definition of a stroke specialist consultant

Defining a stroke specialist consultant:

• This can be anyone who has been given responsibility by their Trust to provide consultant-level expertise to undertake the assessment and management of an acutely ill stroke patient.
• This can be an associate specialist or a non-medical consultant, provided they meet the above requirements
• A registrar would NOT meet these requirements
• The use of non-medical consultants may therefore be acceptable.