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Movement Disorder Series
Next presentation is May 9, 2013 PADRECC/EES Movement Disorder Series audioconference “DatScans:when should we order them & how are they interpreted”, John Duda, MD, Philadelphia PADRECC. Download flyer. Download powerpoint slides. Movement Disorder Series - one hour audio conferences with continuing education credit, sponsored by PADRECC and EES. Designed to provide VHA healthcare professionals with current practice standards and emerging trends in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
Free Patient Education Material		Referrals
The Resource Request Form allows Consortium members to order a bulk supply of FREE layman's educational materials from the PD non-profit community. Simply complete this one form, email or fax to the Coordinating Center, and the materials will be shipped directly to your clinic.		VA primary care providers or neurologists can refer veterans with movement disorder related issues to a PADRECC or Consortium Center using an inter-facility consult (IFC). Go to Getting Care
Professional Education		National VA PD Consortium
Notice: When you click on a links provided below, you may be leaving the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. The VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of the links listed below. Please refer to the VA's official disclaimer at: http://www.va.gov/disclaim.htm Managing the Complexities of PD: Practical Strategies for the Federal Healthcare Professional Parkinson's Disease: A Practical Approach to Evaluation & Treatment for the Physical Therapist - this course is available online and provides 6.5 CEU's. Care of the Movement Disorder Patient with Deep Brain Stimulation "Written by PADRECC nurses for nurses" Diagnosing and Managing Parkinson's Disease: Practical Strategies for the Federal Healthcare Professional Movement Disorder Virtual University (MDVU) - a healthcare professional’s source for movement disorder news, resources and educational activities. Movement Disorder Society an international professional society invested in the research and care of patients with Movement Disorders. American Academy of Neurology Parkinson's Disease Across the Lifespan: A Roadmap for Nurses Books Bunting-Perry, L. K. & Vernon, G.M., Comprehensive Nursing Care for Parkinson’s Disease, ISBN: 0826102379 American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, AANN Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing, Fifth Edition, ISBN: 9780983132		The Consortium offers peer networking, mentorship, education and training. For VA clinicians with interest and expertise in movement disorders go to membership information PADRECC/Consortium Conferences Sept 2008, Pittsburgh, PA Sept 2010, San Francisco, CA Sept 2012, Portland, OR (West Coast Conference) The VA Parkinson Report A newsletter for the PADRECCs and the National VA PD Consortium. The Monthly Transmitter An electronic newsletter for the PADRECCs and National VA PD Consortium.
Clinical Tools		Conferences
Parkinson's Disease Factsheet Parkinson's Disease Quick Reference Pocket Card Pocket Card Front Pocket Card Back Algorithm for Initiating Therapy in Early Parkinson's Disease Evidenced Based Guide To Key Care Processes In PD Management Parkinson's Disease Practice Guidelines (American Academy of Neurology) Hoehn & Yahr Staging Schwab & England United Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Patient Motor Diary DBS in PD Fact Sheet Apokyn-VA Prescription & Enrollment Form (VA Use Only) Mirapex Titration Schedule Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) - Instructions and Test Forms VA Consent for Use of Picture and/or Voice Prune Whip Recipe Osteoporosis Information Sheet		World Parkinson Congress October 1-4, 2013, Montreal, Canada

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