In this episode:

• Patients presenting with involuntary movements across joints with a positive family history of Huntington’s Disease require early referral to a Huntington’s Disease Clinic and those with no family history to a movement disorder neurologist
• Issues of genetic testing will be dealt with by the specialists however GPs will need to support the patient in their discussion with siblings and children
• Assess regularly for falls, choking and risk of self-harm
• It is important to manage the common psychological issues of anxiety, irritability, and depression
• The use of alcohol and benzodiazepines can cause disinhibition and result in impulsive serious self-harm

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 37 mins

Guest: Dr Florence Chang, Neurologist

Recommended resources:

• Huntingtons – NSW and ACT
• Resource library for Professionals
• HD Buzz
• Enroll-HD
• Huntington’s Disease Network of Australia