EPISODE · Nov 18, 2016 · 18 MIN
What to do after a concussion
from Medicine and Science from The BMJ · host The BMJ
Concussion is a clinical diagnosis made after a head injury with consequent associated signs, symptoms, and neurological or cognitive impairment (infographic - http://bmj.co/conrecG). In the absence of strong evidence, most recommendations on the management and recovery from concussion are based on international expert consensus. In this podcast John Brooks, academic clinical fellow in general practice, and Simon Kemp, chief medical officer for the Rugby Football Union take us through the process of guiding a patient through recovery and back into everyday life, including sport. Read the full 10 minute consultation: http://www.bmj.com/content/355/bmj.i5629
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Concussion is a clinical diagnosis made after a head injury with consequent associated signs, symptoms, and neurological or cognitive impairment (infographic - http://bmj.co/conrecG). In the absence of strong evidence, most recommendations on the management and recovery from concussion are based on international expert consensus. In this podcast John Brooks, academic clinical fellow in general practice, and Simon Kemp, chief medical officer for the Rugby Football Union take us through the process of guiding a patient through recovery and back into everyday life, including sport. Read the full 10 minute consultation: http://www.bmj.com/content/355/bmj.i5629
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