Parkinson's and you: a guide for general practice

A free presentation on the challenges of Parkinson's for the general practice team

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Session length

30 minutes to an hour - so that it can be incorporated into a practice team meeting

Who the session is for

General practice teams, medical centres

The session would be of benefit to the whole practice team, including GPs, practice nurses, practice managers and other team members, or to the clinical team.

Dates and locations

We will arrange a suitable day and time with you and deliver the presentation solely for your practice team at your venue.

Find out about education and training in your area for details of your nearest education and training officer.

Session overview

• A brief overview of Parkinson's, including symptoms at diagnosis
• The importance of the NICE guideline on referral to Parkinson's specialists and therapists
• A particular focus on the range of non-motor symptoms that have a major impact on quality of life, including pain, communication difficulties, sleep challenges and mental health issues
• Case studies featuring impulsive and compulsive behaviour, such as pathological gambling, hypersexuality and compulsive eating, as side effects of certain Parkinson's drug treatments
• How Parkinson's UK can support patients and healthcare professionals

We will also give your practice a range of factsheets and booklets, including a free copy of our Professional's guide to Parkinson's.

Written by leading experts in the relevant fields, this booklet includes sections for GPs, nurses, dietitians and much more.

Cost

This seminar is free of charge for general practices, because of our commitment to deliver education to health professionals across the UK.

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