Consultation

When you come to see me, I will ask you to tell me what the problem is…

Consultation

When you come to see me, I will ask you to tell me what the problem is, what symptoms you have been having, and then carry out a detailed neurological examination.  A detailed history of the development of your symptoms is crucial to making the correct neurological diagnosis.   You may be feeling a bit anxious when you come to see me, and it is easy to forget things, so it often helps if you make a few short notes about the symptoms you have and when each of them started.  Try to decide which symptoms are most concerning to you, and don’t be afraid to tell me what you are most worried about so I can offer reassurance. 

I will introduce myself and tell you what your GP or the referring doctor has told me. I would like to know a little about your professional background, your family and your living circumstances.
I will ask you about your symptoms and when they started.  It is important for me to understand your entire medical history and to know about any other problems you may have currently or in the past.  I will also ask you about any medicines you are taking.
The neurological examination can be quite a mystery to the uninitiated.  I watch you walking, test your balance, look at your eyes and their movements, your facial and throat muscles, listen to the quality of your speech, test your limb strength and coordination, your reflexes and sensation.
I will explain my examination findings and how these relate to your symptoms.  A normal neurological examination is usually very reassuring and effectively rules out a great number of serious illnesses such as MS or Parkinson’s.
Often I can make a diagnosis at the initial consultation, and if so I will explain the diagnosis and how I arrived at it. If the diagnosis is not clear at that stage, I will often request some special tests including scans, blood tests and electrical recordings from the brain (EEG) or muscles (EMG). Once I have arrived at a diagnosis, I will tell you about treatments and prognosis.
When you come to see me, I will ask you to tell me what the problem is, what symptoms you have been having, and then carry out a detailed neurological examination.  A detailed history of the development of your symptoms is crucial to making the correct neurological diagnosis.   You may be feeling a bit anxious when you come to see me, and it is easy to forget things, so it often helps if you make a few short notes about the symptoms you have and when each of them started.  Try to decide which symptoms are most concerning to you, and don’t be afraid to tell me what you are most worried about so I can offer reassurance. 
 
I will introduce myself and tell you what your GP or the referring doctor has told me. I would like to know a little about your professional background, your family and your living circumstances.
I will ask you about your symptoms and when they started.  It is important for me to understand your entire medical history and to know about any other problems you may have currently or in the past.  I will also ask you about any medicines you are taking.
The neurological examination can be quite a mystery to the uninitiated.  I watch you walking, test your balance, look at your eyes and their movements, your facial and throat muscles, listen to the quality of your speech, test your limb strength and coordination, your reflexes and sensation.
I will explain my examination findings and how these relate to your symptoms.  A normal neurological examination is usually very reassuring and effectively rules out a great number of serious illnesses such as MS or Parkinson’s.
Often I can make a diagnosis at the initial consultation, and if so I will explain the diagnosis and how I arrived at it. If the diagnosis is not clear at that stage, I will often request some special tests including scans, blood tests and electrical recordings from the brain (EEG) or muscles (EMG). Once I have arrived at a diagnosis, I will tell you about treatments and prognosis.
Mr and Mrs AB, Great Cornard, Suffolk

“We give thanks every day for having been referred to such a kind and gracious consultant. Your expertise, professionalism, and encouragement were very special to us and we struggle to find words that are adequate in conveying our gratitude”

Mrs KF, Wilburton, Ely

“Please can you pass my thanks on to Dr Worth for his professionalism, his empathy and most of all, my peace of mind and his help in getting the MRI scan.  He was so good at listening, which in some other cases I have not always found consultants to be in other departments.”

Mrs OH, Newmarket

“I wish to thank you for your kindness, understanding and reassurance that you have given me in the short time we have had”.

Mr HM, Ely

“I have greatly appreciated the consultations I have had with you in the last few years, and the way you have listened to and advised me during that time. You have been very supportive and I thank you for your help and guidance.”

Mrs LB, Great Dunmow, Essex

“Please also thank Dr Worth for the other day and his referral to a heart specialist too. He is a very lovely man and he has made our family feel so much more cared for and listened to.”

I have approximately 500 people with Parkinson’s under my NHS and private care.

In private practice, I have seen 1,500 new patients since 2004. 

 

I have approximately 500 people with Parkinson’s under my NHS and private care.

In private practice, I have seen 1,500 new patients since 2004.