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PARKINSON'S DISEASE CONFERENCE Communication in Europe: A multi-professional approach to management and care. Organized by the European Parkinson's Disease Association (EPDA), 21-23 September 1994, The Hospitality Inn, Glasgow, Scotland. The aim of the conference is: To enhance the quality of life of people in Europe with Parkinson's disease and their familie by encouraging good communication, mutual awareness and respect, and a sharing of knowledge and experience amongst a wide range of professionals involved in management and care. Objectives of the conference: Conference participants will: * exchange knowledge and understanding of the care of Parkinson's disease with members of their own profession and members of the multi-professional team * develop knowledge and awareness of the medical, social and personal needs of people living with Parkinson's disease * consider ways of overcoming the barriers to good communication with patients, their families and between professionals * develop strategies for multi-professional care in the management of Parkinson's disease from the time of diagnosis * to share models of good practice throughout Europe. Scientific Programme Committee: * Professor Yves Agid * Dr. Alfredo Berardelli * Dr. Paul Delwaide * Dr. Erik Dupont * Professor J.P.W.F. Lakke * Dr. Jan Peter Larsen * Professor Dr. Werner Poewe * Dr. Jan Presthus * Professor U.K. Rinne * Professor Dr. R.A.C. Roos * Professor Goran Steg * Professor Eduardo Tolosa * Dr. Steinar Vilming. CALL FOR PAPERS: Delegates are invited to submit abstracts for poster presentation. Anyone interested in presenting a poster should send in an abstract of not more than 250 words to the: Conference Administrator, Macmillan Magazines Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London, WC2R 3LF, U.K. Conferences Department Tel: 071-836 6633 Ext: 2593 Fax: 071-379 5417 Closing date for receipt of abstracts is June 30th, 1994. The conference is supported by a wide-range of professional organisations: * the World Health Organization * Commission of European Communities - Helios II Programme * the British Geriatrics Society * Association of British Neurologists * the Royal College of Nursing * the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy * the College of Occupational Therapists * the College of Speech and Language Therapists * Care of the Eldery * Nursing Times * Community Outlook * Therapy Weekly * the Parkinson's Disease Society of the UK.