BC Parkinson’s patients frustrated with long waits for Deep Brain Stimulation

Oct 31, 2018 | News

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CBC News’ Brady Stratchan published an article on October 29, 2018 outlining the issue of waitlist times in British Columbia for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. Only 1 doctor in province does deep brain stimulation procedure — and there’s a 3-year wait for consultation. 

To read the full article, visit CBC News’ website.

If you would like to find out how to help draw attention to this matter, please consider signing our active petition at: www.parkinson.bc.ca/DBSPetition. 

Further information on Deep Brain Stimulation surgery can be found on our website.