20th July 2023

You are asked to review a 59-year-old male patient with no past medical history who has been referred to the neurology clinic by his GP.

You are asked to review a 59-year-old male patient with no past medical history who has been referred to the neurology clinic by his GP. He reports he is suffering from unilateral tremors and slowness of movement. He feels these are significantly impacting his ability to work; he has noticed them worsening over the last 8 months.

After a thorough history and examination, you suspect a diagnosis of PD. The patient is keen to start treatment.

What treatment would you recommend in the first instance?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.