Care and support in advanced Parkinson's: a guide for general practice (Excellence Network)

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Who is the course for?

All GPs, students, GP practice nurses/teams. This may also include any pharmacist and district nurse as part of a practice team. The course gives practical advice, signposting and service users' experiences in bitesize pieces.

How does it work?

• You will be able to read, watch and listen to multimedia resources on advanced stage Parkinson's, including patients' experiences clips.
• You can log in at any time on this self-directed learning to work through the unit and get signposting information as necessary.
• This course isn't assessed but a certificate is available to download to self-certify participation once you complete the evaluation.
• The course can be covered in 30-45 minutes, depending on whether you access all links to service users' experiences and further resources for reading and signposting.

What will participants learn?

The learning units focus on the following areas:

• What is Parkinson's?
• Impact and challenges of Parkinson's
• Challenges and day to day management
• Parkinson's Pathway
• Carers' needs and issues to consider
• Palliative care and prognostic indicators
• Advanced care planning
• Support and management for the Primary Care Team
• Signposting and access to all available resources

These will enable participants to:

• Recognise advanced stage Parkinson's
• Improve practice in caring for someone with Parkinson's
• Improve practice in management of advanced Parkinson's
• Identify and reflect on existing knowledge
• Have information and links to support patients' and carers' needs