NSW failing to use a simple, life-saving therapy for stroke patients

By Esther Han
Updated November 23 2017 - 10:10am, first published 7:59am
Luke Webb, a stroke survivor, says Australia needs more dedicated stroke units to improve survival and recovery rates. Photo: Supplied
Luke Webb, a stroke survivor, says Australia needs more dedicated stroke units to improve survival and recovery rates. Photo: Supplied

Thousands of stroke patients have suffered avoidable deaths or been left with disabilities because of inadequate care and services, particularly in regional and rural areas, new figures show.

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