On-line, on-time and a boon for rural and remote areas
Released: 25 May 2009 10:05
Dr Jenny May, Chair of the Alliance, congratulated those responsible for the development of the resource.
“Parkinson’s Australia has done a wonderful job both to contribute $132,000 to the project and to lead so effectively the parties involved in it,” Dr May said.
“This successful project has perhaps set a new benchmark in expedition, showing just what can be achieved quickly when all parties are focused on a common goal and can work together in an agreed fashion and with energy and commitment. It should inspire those of us working to secure project breakthroughs in other areas.”
Key contributions were provided pro bono by Professor Martin Krause, Dr Simon Lewis and others with the support of a $90,000 Department of Health grant and backing fromthe Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s. The on-line site has been developed by Brisbane-based company Medeserv-PrimEd.
The on-line educational and support program is available for use by all health professionals, with a focus on the particular needs of doctors and others in rural and remote areas.
In launching the program, Parliamentary Secretary Senator Jan McLucas said the program provides a complete overview of Parkinson’s disease, and offers assistance with decision-making, advice about medications and the treatment of related factors such as depression, anxiety and lifestyle changes.
Senator McLucas acknowledged the special contribution of John Silk, Treasurer of Parkinson’s Australia, and his wife Rebecca.
In rural and remote areas where health specialists are scarce, the need is to increase the general understanding of Parkinson's among whatever health professionals are available in order to improve ongoing quality of life for those with the condition. This new resource will go some way to meeting that need.
“Parkinson’s Australia has done a wonderful job both to contribute $132,000 to the project and to lead so effectively the parties involved in it,” Dr May said.
“This successful project has perhaps set a new benchmark in expedition, showing just what can be achieved quickly when all parties are focused on a common goal and can work together in an agreed fashion and with energy and commitment. It should inspire those of us working to secure project breakthroughs in other areas.”
Key contributions were provided pro bono by Professor Martin Krause, Dr Simon Lewis and others with the support of a $90,000 Department of Health grant and backing fromthe Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s. The on-line site has been developed by Brisbane-based company Medeserv-PrimEd.
The on-line educational and support program is available for use by all health professionals, with a focus on the particular needs of doctors and others in rural and remote areas.
In launching the program, Parliamentary Secretary Senator Jan McLucas said the program provides a complete overview of Parkinson’s disease, and offers assistance with decision-making, advice about medications and the treatment of related factors such as depression, anxiety and lifestyle changes.
Senator McLucas acknowledged the special contribution of John Silk, Treasurer of Parkinson’s Australia, and his wife Rebecca.
In rural and remote areas where health specialists are scarce, the need is to increase the general understanding of Parkinson's among whatever health professionals are available in order to improve ongoing quality of life for those with the condition. This new resource will go some way to meeting that need.