Queensland last among Australian states to launch telestroke service

Queensland is set to introduce a telestroke service following a A$5.8 million ($4 million) commitment from the state government.

Targeted to be launched in 2024, the virtual telestroke service seeks to support about two million citizens living in rural and regional areas where there is minimal or no stroke specialist coverage. 

Based on a media release, the service will allow stroke specialists to “assess brain scans and view patients…