Patients presenting with involuntary movements across joints with a positive family history of Huntington's Disease require early referral to a Huntington’s Disease Clinic and those with no family history to a movement disorder neurologist
Issues of genetic testing will be dealt with by the specialists however GPs will need to support the patient in their discussion with siblings and children
Assess regularly for falls, choking and risk of self-harm
It is important to manage the common psychological issues of anxiety, irritability, and depression
The use of alcohol and benzodiazepines can cause disinhibition and result in impulsive serious self-harm


Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 37 mins

Guest: Dr Florence Chang, Neurologist, Westmead Hospital; Clinical Movement Disorder Fellow, Dystonia Medical Research Foundation


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<li>Patients presenting with involuntary movements across joints with a positive family history of Huntington's Disease require early referral to a Huntington’s Disease Clinic and those with no family history to a movement disorder neurologist</li>
<li>Issues of genetic testing will be dealt with by the specialists however GPs will need to support the patient in their discussion with siblings and children</li>
<li>Assess regularly for falls, choking and risk of self-harm</li>
<li>It is important to manage the common psychological issues of anxiety, irritability, and depression</li>
<li>The use of alcohol and benzodiazepines can cause disinhibition and result in impulsive serious self-harm</li>
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 Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 37 mins
Guest: Dr Florence Chang, Neurologist, Westmead Hospital; Clinical Movement Disorder Fellow, Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
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