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Course Description
This course is designed to empower healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to recognize the early signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Through a focused curriculum, participants will learn to identify subtle clinical presentations, understand the importance of early diagnosis, and initiate timely referrals to appropriate specialists. The course emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary care in improving patient outcomes and quality of life. By enhancing early detection and intervention, healthcare providers can play a critical role in the effective management of Parkinson’s Disease.
What you will learn
At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:
1. Identify genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors as risk factors for Parkinson’s disease
2. Recognize and accurately detect both motor and non-motor symptoms associated with the early stages of Parkinson’s disease
3. Gain an understanding of the clinical criteria and diagnostic tools used in identifying Parkinson’s disease
4. Examine current medical therapies available for Parkinson’s disease with a focus on pharmacologic options.
5. Establish effective referral pathways on how and when to refer patients to neurologists, movement disorder specialists, and multidisciplinary teams
Course Content
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About Facilitator
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Dr. David Brodie-Mends
BSc, MBChB, MWACP, MGCP
Senior Specialist Neurologist and Head of the Stroke Unit
Department of Internal Medicine at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana
Dr. David Brodie-Mends is a neurologist at the Department of Internal Medicine, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana. He has developed a strong professional focus on movement disorders and stroke care, and currently leads the Stroke Unit at his institution.
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