Harold, 58 years old, was experiencing a tremor in his hand and went to a neurologist who diagnosed him with Parkinson’s disease.  He was put on Eldepryl, a medication to slow the progression of the disease, which he has been taking for a year.  His wife, whose employer offered the “Medical Decision Support” program, called CMR to get more information on Parkinson's and any new, more promising treatments that might be available.  When the CMR physician spoke with Harold and his wife it appeared he may not have been diagnosed correctly.

CMR sent the family a comprehensive report on Parkinson’s Disease, the treatment options available, reliable tests that were available and questions to ask their doctor.  After reading the information and going back to their doctor, Harold and his wife became less comfortable that they were getting good care.  They then sought a second opinion for the first time.

The new doctor ran several tests and confirmed that Harold did not have Parkinson’s Disease but rather a benign tremor of the hand.  He was immediately taken off the medication.  Harold and his wife are relieved he does not have Parkinson’s Disease and feel they are now getting good care.