Ready for Change? The Changing Picture of Tourette Syndrome in the UK
Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) - A podcast by The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Mondays
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DOI: 10.13056/acamh.30077 In this In Conversation podcast, Dr. Seonaid Anderson is joined by Dr. Maddie Groom, Dr. Holan Liang, Dr. Camilla Babbage, Emma McNally, and Dr. Andrew Curran for a round table discussion on Tics and Tic Disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome. Discussion points include: The build-up of momentum and awareness raising around Tics and Tic Disorders. The lack of clear clinical pathways in many parts of the UK for how referrals for Tics and Tourette’s are dealt with. The importance of patient and family voices in service development and the challenges people with Tourette Syndrome are facing in accessing services. What can be done in terms of getting the attention of Commissioners or changing the structure. How NICE guidelines for Tourette Syndrome could change the field. How best to support healthcare professionals in their work regarding Tics and Tourette Syndrome. This episode is part of The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health’s series on Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. The series explores the evidence-based research on Tourette Syndrome, and other Tic Disorders, as well as the education, treatments, and research in this area. #ListenLearnLike