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WE know the NHS is going backwards on key performance targets. This raises concern for patient groups, such as those with long-term spinal cord injuries (SCI) who, prior to the pandemic would have a yearly, in-person, monitoring appointment, regardless of their clinical need.
These appointments are crucial because, as those with SCI age, they are more prone to developing life-limiting secondary conditions. But it’s not just physical factors a spinal team should be assessing, as living with a disability or disabilities can also take a heavy toll on mental health.
The NHS Care Pathway for Spinal Cord Injuries calls it: “Lifelong follow-up of people living with SCI to prevent and manage SCI related complications.”
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