Ep 2: How Is Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosed? And How Is a Care Team Created?

Parkinson’s disease can’t be diagnosed through a simple blood test or scan. After a referral from a primary care doctor, it often takes visits to a neurologist or movement disorder specialist before receiving a clinical diagnosis. 

In this episode, we speak to healthcare providers and those living with the disease about the diagnostic process. We also explain how to build a Parkinson’s care team - a group of healthcare providers that provide support after diagnosis.

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Resources

Building a care team

• Movement disorder specialist directory - International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Society
• Find a PD expert care center - Parkinson’s Foundation
• Building a care team - Michael J Fox Foundation

Support after diagnosis

• Early signs of PD- Brain and Life Magazine (AAN)
• Guide to the early years after diagnosis - Michael J Fox Foundation

Terms Mentioned

• DaTscan - test to help in the diagnosis of Parkinson’s, read more on APDA

Podcast

• The Michael J Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast

Community Group

• PD Avengers 

Get all the links and the episode transcript by visiting the website here.

This episode is made possible with support from Altoida and LSVT Global.

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