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Hi Mary (& George); > Now, about your plan. I think your idea of compiling a packet of information > is a very good one but, thinking back to the way I felt when I left the > neuro's office, I would have been even more devastated to have been given info > about pallidotomies. > This subject is obviously inappropriate for anyone dealing with the initial stress. > > I think a newly diagnosed patient needs to have an > explanation of what PD is, main symptoms, encouraging news of current > research, and information on support groups, PD organizations, exercise > classes and that's all. I think, above all, that newbies need to hear that > there is research going on with encouraging results and there's a good > possibility of a cure in the future. It's important to keep hope alive. > My thoughts precisely. > > Good luck on your project. It's wonderful that you're out there educating > people about PD. > > Mary > Good health.....Best regards..................Murray . [log in to unmask]