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<p>Information is not held centrally on the waiting times from the point of general
practice (GP) referral for a diagnosis of suspected Parkinson’s disease, to the date
of appointment with a neurologist or geriatrician, by integrated care board.</p><p>Similarly,
information is not held centrally on how many people with Parkinson’s disease are
on waiting lists for a referral for diagnosis from a neurologist or geriatrician in
each integrated care board area.</p><p>GP referrals are not classified by suspected
diagnosis, so data is not available in the form requested. Not all patients referred
to a neurologist or geriatrician with suspected Parkinson’s disease will go on to
receive a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, while some receive other diagnoses.</p>
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