Early discharge after stroke: A Belgian experience

In Belgium, the health care financing system puts a pressure to reduce as much as possible the length of stay in all the acute care hospitals. Unfortunately, this system is mainly based on diagnoses (All Patients Refined Diagnostic Related Groups) and does almost not take into account the functional ability of the patients. Consequently, the neurologists try to discharge their stroke patients as soon as possible. The neurologists working in the acute hospital have then to collaborate with other facilities, usually independent from their institutions. If the patient returns to home, collaborati... Mehr ...