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Hi Debbie; > > My mother was told she has PD by a neuro. When I asked her what it was, she > had no idea. I had to do some poking around on the Web. I think a simple > explanation and a pamphlet to reinforce what was said would have been > appropriate. > > > > Debbie White > [log in to unmask] > When my wife finally figured out that I had PD we went to my GP and told him. It took months to be referred to a neuro, have an MRI (and other tests) and finally be told that I had Parkinson's. The neuro was cold and distant and expanded that there was no cure, that PD is progressive, that I should prepare to quit my job, get a house that is wheel chair accessible, prepare to surrender my drivers license, etc. I left, prescriptions in hand, speechless and in a daze. He told me nothing about Parkinson's; nothing about the Parkinson's organizations, nothing about the movement disorder clinic and the fine research group located right in our own city, and did not give any written pamphlet or information. I am still astounded that this type of treatment can and does take place. I don't know how to teach neuros sensitivity but I do know how to change doctors! Certainly a few select pamphlets are in order! I changed neuros and discovered all the info available on my own starting with the local library which led to the National Parkinson Foundation and to Dr. Calne's group and on and on until I found this wonderful "List". I still live in the same house, drive, work, travel etc. the same as when I had undiagnosed symptoms. I am on medication now also. Good health.................Murray 53/4 (symptoms for many years before) . [log in to unmask]