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Advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Expert/s: Rachael Mackinnon RN

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In this episode:

  • If no longer benefitting from oral therapy, it is time to consider device-assisted therapies and referral to a specialist centre
  • Apomorphine injections, Duodopa intestinal gel infusion via a PEG tube and deep brain stimulation have given patients quality of life
  • These options need to be offered early as the need arises rather than delayed until symptoms and conditions are unbearable

 

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 30 mins

Guest: Rachael Mackinnon, Registered Nurse; Clinical Lead

 

Last Updated: 22 Mar, 2022

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