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International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders ®

Congress

Parallel Session 4414

Palliative Care in Movement Disorders

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
14:00 - 15:30 | Conference Room E5, Level 3

In this session, the faculty will present concept and scope of palliative care in people with movement disorders, and include practical approaches to supportive care for the patient and caregiver.

Chairs:

Michiko Bruno, USA
John Dean, USA

Presenters:

Concepts and Definitions: What is Palliative Care in Movement Disorders
Janis Miyasaki, Canada

Focus on the Patient: How to Provide Palliative Care

Focus on the Caregiver: Caring for the Caregiver
Wei Li, Singapore

CSPC Liaison(s):

Susan Fox, Canada

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

  1. Identify the terms and concepts used to define the scope of palliative care in movement disorders
  2. Describe the approach to advanced care planning and support for mental health and wellbeing for patients
  3. Describe practical approaches to help and support caregivers

Recommended Audience

Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Health Professional (non-physician)

Education Level

Beginner / Foundational
Intermediate / Experienced