Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions and treatments. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to stroke rehabilitation:

1. What kind of stroke rehabilitation do you recommend? Why?
   
   
2. Which of my physical and cognitive impairments may be helped by rehabilitation?
   
   
3. Do I have any impairment that is unlikely to be helped by rehabilitation?
   
   
4. When will my rehabilitation begin?
   
   
5. Who will be involved in supervising my rehabilitation?
   
   
6. Will I require inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation?
   
   
7. How many hours per week will I be in rehabilitation?
   
   
8. How long will my rehabilitation continue?
   
   
9. What are some typical signs that indicate that rehabilitation efforts are working?
   
   
10. What steps can I take to prevent a second stroke?