EP 35 - “What to do, if even David Marsden would not have a clue”

🎙️ We’re back with Episode 35 of Parkinson Weekly, hosted by Prof. Bas Bloem.Recorded live at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress in Geneva, this special episode sees Prof. Bas Bloem reflect on his C. David Marsden Award Lecture, entitled “What to do, if even David Marsden would not have a clue”.Prof. Bloem explores how clinicians can approach particularly challenging movement disorder presentations when the diagnosis is far from straightforward. Drawing on the themes of his lecture, he outlines the value of a structured, multistep approach to reaching a clinically based diagnosis, even in the most complex cases.The episode also highlights the importance of developing an eclectic approach to clinical practice. Prof. Bloem discusses the value of identifying your own clinical heroes, learning from the skills and qualities that make them exceptional, and incorporating the best of these into your own clinical repertoire — while combining them with your individual strengths, preferences and abilities.Recorded from EAN 2026 in Geneva, this episode offers a fascinating insight into clinical reasoning, lifelong learning and the art of becoming a better clinician.Tune in now to hear Prof. Bas Bloem share the key lessons from his C. David Marsden Award Lecture.Have a question you’d like Bas to answer in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you.