RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Vinall, Phil T1 Defending the Stroke Guidelines JF MD Conference Express YR 2011 FD SAGE Publications VO 11 IS 1 SP 6 OP 8 DO 10.1177/155989771101001 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/1/6.abstract AB Guidelines and scientific statements inform practitioners and patients about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances. This article reviews the process for the development of Stroke Council guidelines and highlighted recent updates.