Introduction to Parkinson's Disease (PD)

This presentation has been created for people with PD, friends and family, and anyone interested in learning more about the disease. The presentation covers aspects such as what causes PD and how it can be diagnosed and treated. It also addresses the issue of wearing off.

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Brian Magennis is a PD disease and movement disorders clinical nurse specialist at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin.

 

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Whether you are a healthcare professional, a patient with PD or know someone with Parkinson’s, you can download this presentation here and view it at any time for your own convenience (Filesize ~21Mb).

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