The PD nurses help coordinate care for patients and care partners within the team.
Their roles also include the following:
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Offer educational support and advice regarding diagnosis and medications to help guide patients maintain independence and maximize their abilities
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Provide a comfortable forum to express feelings regarding changes and concerns at clinic visits
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Refer to other team members when appropriate
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Help complete forms for Canadian Pension Plan, disability tax credits, and insurance coverage
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Medication management: provide monitoring and adjustment between clinic visits under the direction of the neurologist as well as advise, guide, and inform on dosing of new medication and side effects
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Submit applications for Special Access Medications to Pharmacare and access compassionate supplies from providers when possible
Duodopa Nurse Line
604-827-1352
Skyla Burden
604-822-0392
