On reassessment you realise that you previously assessed Maisie’s motor response on her affected (left) arm and therefore the score has dropped. GCS should always be performed on the side with the best motor response, usually the unaffected side. When you reassess Maisie’s motor response on her right arm, the score is now 6 instead of 1.
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