Peter hobson wrote: > > Hi my name is Peter Hobson and I am a researcher into Parkinson's disease > based in Wales in the United Kingdom. I am currently preparing a book > chapter investigating the "health and social needs of patients with > parkinson's disease and the organisation of their care". I am particularly > interested in the organisation of services outside of the UK and I > wondered if anyone wishes to assist me with some information. > > 1. How services for Parkinson's disease sufferers are organised in your > country E.G. Specialist clinics etc.. > There are many specialist clinics especially at or near population centers, however many of us depend upon a nearby nueurologist > 2. How services are financed: e.g. private, state etc.. Private, or insurance if younger, if over 65 Midicare pays 80% of the bill for office visits, which is a Federal govenment program. > Best wishes > > Peter Hobson ([log in to unmask]) -- Milo V. Anderson, Ph.D. Knowledge is free at the library; Box 417 bring your own contianer. Angwin, CA 94508 voice 707 965 2508 ODE TO A METAPHOR fax 707 965 3148 Ilustrations are useful, e-mail [log in to unmask] Or what's a meta-FOR.