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On 17 Jun 99 at 9:48, Anne Rutherford wrote: > Hi List Friends > > > I have not seen a reference to this article on the list. I think it worth > repeating. Sorry I can't scan it and my typing skills are kaput. > Ya done good! > > A recent issue of Neurology' [1999;52(Suppl 3):S21-S25] has an interesting > article by D G MacMahon on the development of Parkinson Nurse Specialists > in the UK. A PNS knows a great deal about neurology, Parkinsons, > psychological problems (anxiety, psychosis and dementia), resources in the > community and human nature. A PNS also has formal qualifications earned > through study and work experience. In the UK research projects are > studying the work of PNS and their cost and savings in the UK health > system. > > > > We don't have PNS in Canada but we have Movement Disorder Clinics (10 - > 12). Most of these clinics have a > > specialist nurse who educates, counsels, and supports the patient and > caregiver as they go through the stages of Parkinsons. In 18 years with > Parkinsons I have seen quite a few neurologists and two Movement Disorder > Clinics. > In Vancouver, British Columbia, we have the Movement Disorder Clinic at University of British Columbia which features not one but two specialist nurses of a very high calibre - Susan Calne and Sharon Yardley. (I am blessed) > > There is no way that I would live in a community which did not have a > specialist nurse and a Movement Disorder Clinic. > I second that motion! That is why we sold our home in the 'burbs and are moving into the city next month......... Murray [log in to unmask]