Parkinson’s Disease in Primary Care – GPEx & Country SA PHN

Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021

Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Region: Kangaroo Island

Venue: Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kingscote

 

We extend this invitation to GPs, GP Registrars and other Primary Health Care Professionals

Parkinson’s Disease in Primary Care

Facilitator: Dr Thomas Kimber

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe clinical pearls and clues that help to distinguish Parkinson’s disease from other conditions.
• Explain the evidence based management of early Parkinson’s disease.
• Outline therapeutic options for people who are no longer responding to initial therapy for Parkinson’s disease, or those who are experiencing unpleasant side effects of therapy.
• List the major safety considerations for people with Parkinson’s disease, including long-term complications and advanced care planning.

This event is for GPs, Registrars, Nurses and other Primary Health Care Professionals and has been allocated two (2) Educational Activity points with ACRRM and four (4) CPD Program points with RACGP for the 2020 – 2022 triennium.