Sources of evidence

NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) guidance currently recommends that people with suspected PD should be referred by the GP to a specialist in order to confirm the diagnosis and initiate treatment. However, a significant proportion of people with PD will be under the care of the GP alone. Therefore, if further medical evidence is required, and the person is under the care of a specialist, a hospital factual report should be sent. If the person is under the care of the GP alone, a General Practitioner factual report should be sent.

Amended April 2008