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Hi Jennifer When diagnosing Parkinsons a neurologist will be thinking << TRAP.>> These four letters stand for the cardinal signs of Parkinsons Tremor Rigidity Akinisia Posture. At least 3 should be present for a sure diagnosis, so people without tremor often take longer to have their problem identified. I would also suggest that you find a very interesting document in the Parkinson Archive Treasures. Its title is something like this "the neurological exam explained" and I found it at the end of the new home of the PARKINSN LIST. Presented at an Australian Parkinson conference it takes you through the neurologic exam explaining what each test should reveal. When you have finished you will be in a position to rate what your various doctors have done. Emory should be just fine but there are a few spoiled apples in every basket. Hope this helps Anne Rutherford