19th July 2023

A patient presents with a right-sided hemiparesis and speech disturbance. As you assess them, you find that they are struggling to get their words out

A patient presents with a right-sided hemiparesis and speech disturbance. As you assess them, you find that they are struggling to get their words out, and when they do speak, it is not in fluent sentences and they often stutter on their words. They are able to follow a three-stage command.

What type of speech disturbance does the patient have?