Neurological Support

Who manages these conditions, and where a consultation fits

Neurological conditions are managed by specialist teams, and the team differs by diagnosis. A consultation here sits alongside that care, never in place of it, so it helps to know who holds which part of your treatment and whose records the provider will ask to see.

• Neurologist – manages Parkinson’s disease, usually with medication that is adjusted over time, and evaluates peripheral neuropathy using examination, laboratory testing, nerve studies and imaging. We do not change, pause or re-time any prescribed medication.
• Neurologist, geriatrician or memory clinic – the team for a dementia diagnosis, diagnostic testing, medication management, safety planning and caregiver support. Where cognitive impairment affects the ability to consent, the provider explains what is required, which may include a healthcare proxy or power of attorney.
• Neurology and rehabilitation team after a stroke – physical, occupational, speech, cognitive and psychological support, together with the prescribed medication such as anticoagulants. Our consultation is only for people in a stable recovery phase who remain under that care.
• Treating clinician or oncology team – involved when neuropathy relates to diabetes, medication, a nutritional cause or chemotherapy. Finding and treating an underlying cause comes before anything else.

Bring your medication list, recent clinic letters and any test results. A licensed provider reviews your history, current treatment and goals before deciding whether any supportive assessment is appropriate. For many people in this care area the honest answer is no.