TIA Pathway Temporarily Removed Due to Rapid Access TIA Clinic Trial 1 May 2018

The Stroke service at Tauranga Hospital will be trialling a Rapid Access TIA clinic 1st May 2017. This will be a one-stop clinic with access to same-day CT brain and Carotid Doppler US investigations (arranged by TIA clinic).

The Stroke service at Tauranga Hospital will be trialling a Rapid Access TIA clinic 1st May 2017. This will be a one-stop clinic with access to same-day CT brain and Carotid Doppler US investigations (arranged by TIA clinic).

Referral process:

• Please refer to the TIA clinic using the usual BPAC ‘TIA Clinic’ referral form. If you have no BPAC access, please fax referral to: 07 571 3941
• Referrals will be assessed by the Stroke team on the same day, and all accepted referrals will be offered TIA clinic appointments within the following 24-48 hours (TIA clinic will contact patient).
• Please commence Aspirin 300mg unless already on anticoagulation or contraindicated.
• Arrange routine blood tests (CBC, UE, lipids, HBA1c, ESR, TFTs)
• Advise patient not to drive

Note: If patient has neurological symptoms at time of consult, referral to TIA clinic may not be appropriate. Patient will likely need admission. Discuss with Stroke SMO on 027 4033951.