AUSIT TAS Branch Presents: Guideposts on the Parkinsons Disease road… What do patients say?

TAS Branch Presents Guideposts on the Parkinsons Disease road... What do patients say? Launceston Library, High Street Centre (Room 2), 8 High Street, Launceston TAS 7250 Wednesday 9 September 2026 6:30 - 8:00 PM AEST

Registrations close Midnight 7 September 2026

Understanding the experience of people with Parkinsons Disease

In this presentation, Frank will discuss key clinical symptoms, signs of Parkinsons Disease (PD) and aspects relevant to effective communication for people with Parkinsons Disease (PwPD). To facilitate this, Frank will present some of the characteristic clinical features of PD as well as direct quotations of PwPD and their carers. The quotations will provide insights into the reactions of PwPD and their carers to various challenges faced because of the condition. Frank enjoys an interactive approach in teaching and learning sessions. He is looking forward to meeting and gaining insights from the interpreters.

Meet our Presenter - Dr Frank Nicklason
Dr Frank Nicklason FRACP is a graduate of UTAS Medical School.

He is a Staff Specialist Geriatrician employed by the Tasmanian Health Service.

Frank’s main clinical interest is care provision for people with Parkinsons Disease. Frank conducts clinics for people with PD at the Mersey Community Hospital, The Launceston General Hospital, the Glenorchy Health Centre and the Repatriation Centre in Hobart.

Frank is convinced that the foundation for effective healthcare is a strong feeling of mutual responsibility between patients, their family, carers and the treating health professionals. A strong therapeutic relationship between patient and health professional is critically reliant on excellent communication.

For patients of non-English speaking background, the medical interpreter has a critical role in the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. 

Public Transport
A two minute walk from local bus stops and close taxi/uber availability

From George or Tamar streets, travel up the hill along York Street, at the set of traffic lights on High and York streets, turn left. 8 High Street is the second property on the left.

Parking Information
Parking is available within the property and on the street.

Please note this location is not part of the Launceston Library building in Civic Square Launceston. It is located at 8 High Street Launceston.

PD Logbook
Intermediate PD. Please  consult the new NAATI Recertification Catalogue to allocate the relevant PD Points. 

Certificates and recordings
PD Certificates will be shared with registrants after the event. It may take 1 to 2 weeks to be sent out.

We look forward to seeing you there.

TAS Branch

This is a face-to-face event and will not be recorded.

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