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  • Pharmacy: Parkinson's Essentials

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    Pills in blister packets.

    This essentials course for pharmacy professionals will develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the range of symptoms people living with the condition may experience. You will gain insights into the essential drug treatments currently available and consider how you can communicate effectively with your patients to ensure they manage their medication regime successfully. You will also have opportunities to reflect on your current practice and what changes you might implement as a result of your learning.

    Stopwatch 15 minutes

    Person Pharmacy professionals

    • Learning outcomes

      By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

      • Describe common symptoms of Parkinson’s (motor and non-motor) 

      • Recognise key drug treatments, side effects, contraindications and the importance of time critical medication

      • Communicate effectively with patients, providing relevant information and practical solutions to enable them to manage their medication regime

      • Access further learning to support you in your role

    • Start learning

      To start your course, click the link below.

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    • Acknowledgements

      Our thanks goes to Shelley Jones, Consultant Pharmacist, Neurosciences, King's College Hospital, for her expertise with content development, and to Dr Janine Barnes, Neurology Specialist Pharmacist, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, along with Stephanie Bancroft, Community Pharmacist and Chair of the Parkinson's Disease Specialist Pharmacy Network (PDSPN), for their support reviewing the course.