The Parkinson’s nurse specialist is critical and we need to embrace and grow this role globally. Nice work by Thomas and colleagues just published @journal_PD. Key Points: - This paper describes how the PNS has grown in the UK over the last three decades. - Considered pivotal in the delivery of services. - High value assigned by patients, families, and other professionals. - Low-and middle-income countries do not have the resources to develop these nurses. My take: It is not only low and middle income countries who are not investing in Parkinson's nurse specialists; how about the United States? I agree with the authors that 'the benefits of the role are seriously undermined if PNS are deployed in routine, non-specialist nursing work, or elected for roles that lack a leadership component. The holistic care and timely interventions provided by a PNS not only help to reduce patient risk and morbidity but can also potentially prevent costly inpatient care episodes.' We need to have a longer view as we make investments into Parkinson care and the nurse specialist should be part of that view. content.iospress.com/article… #parkinsons