I forgot to ask the doctor – Details, episodes & analysis

Back by popular demand! Taking off where they left off, Dr Gail interviews Professor K Ray Chaudhuri about Parkinson's disease. As well as his usual wealth of information and advice for people with Parkinson's, he introduces his new dashboard, which he envisions and hopes will become the standard of care in this condition.

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Link to first interview  https://youtu.be/2LruOLI21ak

Link to Parkinson's dashboard: 
https://iforgottoaskthedoctor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/C-M-dashboard.pdf 

Link to donate to the development of the Parkinson's dashboard and app (please select. 'I wish to donate to the 's Parkinson's Fund' in the drop down menu for 'Why do you wish to donate today?' section: 
https://donate.supportkings.org.uk/b/my-donation

None of the donation will go to this podcast or Dr Busby.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is educational and is not intended to provide individualised medical advice. Please visit your own doctor if you have any questions or concerns about the issues discussed.

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