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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2023 · 45 MIN

The Doctor with Parkinson's

from 2 Parkies in a Pod: a Parkinson's Podcast · host Dave Clark & Kuhan

In this episode Dave and Kuhan talk to NHS doctor, artist and Parkinson’s campaigner Dr Jonny Acheson. Jonny was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2016 when he was just 41. Hear about how Bollywood dancing led to his diagnosis and what its like to work in an emergency dept with the condition. Jonny also talks about the Jekyll & Hyde feeling when his medication is wearing off, and his campaign to let people keep their own medication during a stay in hospital. ⁠ ⁠⁠@jonny_acheson @ParkinsonsEN (Parkinson's Excellence Network) https://jonnyachesonart.com/ @DavidAPlummer https://shakinghandsfilm.com/film @PhilJerky @FreddieRoach

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