Should stroke victims switch hospitals if they aren't in a hospital specifically for strokes?

My mother had a stroke Monday and my sisters and I are wondering if we should switch the hospital she is in. The hospital she is in seems really shady and it took them a long time, like a day, to diagnose her as having had a stroke, although my sister suggested it as soon as she contacted. My mother had a previous stroke about 5 years ago.

Right now the doctors are suggesting a trachiostemy (sp) to correct the problem, but we are wondering if we should switch to a hospital with a stroke center before approving the trach.

hi domino, I am a stroke survivor. I'd ask them the reason for the trach. If they hem and haw about it, then something isn't right. I'd definitely get a hold of her primary MD, tell him your concerns, and have him give you a referral to a hospital that actually treats strokes/brain injuries and the name of a good neurologist.

I was dxed 3 yrs. ago in the neurologist's office during a CT scan. He came back in and told me that I just suffered a stroke and a brain hemmorhage and needed to get to Millard Gates STAT. This hospital is known for top of the line treatment in dealing w/stroke pts.

Go w/your gut instincts, if something doesn't feel right, then yes, you are entitled to another opinion at another facility.

I will keep your mom in my prayers.

I would want my mom at the hospital that specializes in whichever illness she had. Move her, as the sooner a stroke victim is treated for the stroke, the better chances of a recovery. Hold off on the tracheotomy until you get another doctor who is a specialist.