If no longer benefitting from oral therapy, it is time to consider device-assisted therapies and referral to a specialist centre
Apomorphine injections, Duodopa intestinal gel infusion via a PEG tube and deep brain stimulation have given patients quality of life
These options need to be offered early as the need arises rather than delayed until symptoms and conditions are unbearable


Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 30 mins

Guest: Rachael Mackinnon, Registered Nurse; Clinical Lead, Parkinson’s NSW


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<li>If no longer benefitting from oral therapy, it is time to consider device-assisted therapies and referral to a specialist centre</li>
<li>Apomorphine injections, Duodopa intestinal gel infusion via a PEG tube and deep brain stimulation have given patients quality of life</li>
<li>These options need to be offered early as the need arises rather than delayed until symptoms and conditions are unbearable</li>
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 Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 30 mins
Guest: Rachael Mackinnon,&nbsp;Registered Nurse; Clinical Lead, Parkinson&rsquo;s NSW
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