Parkinson's Disease - Cognitive Functional Rating Scale (PD-CFRS) The PD-CFRS (Kulisevsky et al. 2013) is a short (5 minutes) Parkinson's specific questionnaire, used to explore a wide range of functional aspects suspected to be sensible to cognitive impairment in Parkinson's. It is intended for use by trained health professionals only.
Assessment of mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s (PD-MCI) This set of resources comprises a clinical algorithm and a set of Critically Appraised Topics (CATs). Together, they provide clinicians with an approach to the assessment of mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson's (PD-MCI), based on the best current evidence, clinical expertise and an understanding of the individual’s values and perspective.
Emergency management of patients with Parkinson's This guide tells you how to manage someone with Parkinson's in an emergency situation. It will be particularly useful for professionals who don’t see people with Parkinson's day-to-day.
"Nil by mouth" medication dose calculators and guidelines There are 2 medication calculators in use by doctors, nurses and pharmacists who are looking after patients with Parkinson's who have been admitted to hospital and are unable to take their medications orally. This page provides information on both calculators. Follow local guidelines on which to use.
NHS RightCare Progressive Neurological Conditions Toolkit An NHS England toolkit providing expert practical advice around commissioning services and treating people with progressive neurological conditions.
Young onset Parkinson's best practice statement This statement summarises available evidence and expert recommendations for health professionals working with people with young onset Parkinson's.
Presentation: Assessment and management of psychological issues in Parkinson's Dr Jennifer Foley's presentation from the European Neuro Convention, 26 March, 2019: Assessment and Management of Psychological Issues in Parkinson's Disease.
Clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH) Guidance - British Medical Association (BMA) Guidance to support doctors making decisions about clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH) for adults who lack capacity in England and Wales.
In-patient management of Parkinson's guideline: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust This in-patient management guideline aims to improve the admissions process, and reduce anxiety for people with Parkinson's.
Newly diagnosed patient pathway: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust This newly diagnosed patient pathway is aimed at improving the experience of being diagnosed with Parkinson's.
