Event details:
Title: Parkinson’s management beyond medication – an update for GPs
Date: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Mister Bianco, 26-28 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101
Program: Presentation with case studies and Q&A
Topic / Speakers
Presentation 1: Update on deep brain stimulation and infusion pump therapy.
Dr Mina Ghaly, Movement Disorders and General Neurologist
- Stages and progress of Parkinson’s disease
- Shortfalls of medications, steps/ techniques of surgical procedures- DBS/MRgFUS, and pumps
- SThe ideal candidate for the device assisted therapy and complications
Learning outcome - Identify when to consider device-assisted therapy.
Presentation 2: Rehabilitation Care in Parkinson’s Disease - what does this mean?
Dr Brinda Thirugnanam, Rehabilitation Physician
Incorporating rehabilitation strategies is essential in managing Parkinson's disease and offers significant benefits beyond standard pharmacological treatments. General practitioners can help enhance patients' quality of life by:
- Addressing motor and non-motor symptoms
- Enhancing mobility and balance
- Improving functional independence
Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are crucial in slowing disease progression, reducing fall risk, and maintaining daily living activities.
A multidisciplinary approach allows general practitioners to better support their patients, promoting longer-term health and well-being. Recognising the value of rehabilitation medicine ensures holistic care for patients with Parkinson's disease, addressing both physical and non-motor symptoms for a better quality of life.
Learning outcome - Summarise the role of Parkinson’s Rehabilitation in the journey of a patient with Parkinson's Disease.
All presentations include interactive case-based discussions common to GP practice. Case studies will focus on diagnosis, timing of intervention and advances in management.
RACGP
- 2 CPD Activity points: 1.0 hr Educational Activities and 1.0 hr Reviewing Performance
Event Registration
To register, please click on the above link and provide the following details. A zoom webinar link will then be sent directly to the email address you provided (if you do not receive a link to your inbox, we suggest checking your Spam and Junk folders).
- First name and surname
- RACGP number
- Practice name
- Practice suburb and postcode
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