Doctors sound alarm on controversial 'strokecheck' tests

By Julia Medew and Rania Spooner
Updated April 10 2017 - 9:43am, first published March 24 2017 - 6:37pm

It looks like an invitation you should not refuse. Inside pharmacies, a GP will question you about your risk factors for stroke, and if they add up refer you to have an ultrasound of key arteries free of charge.

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