Kent Neuropsychology Training Day
Difficulties with memory, concentration, mood are commonplace in the wake of any type of stroke including when there has been bleeding in the brain.
No doubt the process of surviving a brain haemorrhage is traumatic for the survivor and there are innumerable psychosocial variables that effect one's "quality go life" even with the best of recoveries- impact of physical disability on relationships and independence? will I be able to return to work or education?
Those of us engaged in the "first aid" aspects of saving life and mitigate loss of function know the support is required well beyond the discharge from hospital and the we barely understand the psychological consequence of the physical changes we can see int he brain.
I was very please to be invited to a training day organised by neuropsychologist across the South-East and tell them about what I do (and cannot do) as a neurosurgeon. We also reflected on the variable impact of an incidental diagnosis of brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation or cavernoma and the adjustments that can be required.
There will probably never be as muchcommunity support as might be needed but it is good to know this group of dedicated professionals are there for our patients later in their recovery.
