When Your Neurons Dance
A Story of a Doctor with Parkinson's disease
About the book
Working in one of the busiest emergency departments in the UK, Jonny Acheson loved his job. Fuelled by adrenaline, he treated and cared for some of the sickest patients who came through the doors.
n 2016, at the age of forty-one, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's—a progressive neurological condition for which there is no cure.
He found it increasingly difficult to multitask in his fast-paced world. The very environment that made him thrive now made his symptoms worse. Parkinson's challenged his professional identity as an emergency doctor, and he didn't know what to do.
This is the story of how he learned to adapt, with support from those around him. How he looked to the past to help him in the present, embracing change as new doors opened. Ultimately, as a doctor practicing with Parkinson's, he found a way to give back—with a condition that always takes away.
About the Author
Dr. Jonny Acheson is an emergency medicine physician, author, artist, and advocate for people living with Parkinson's disease. Since his diagnosis in 2016, he has combined his medical expertise with his personal experience to empower others navigating neurological conditions.
When he's not writing or practicing medicine, Jonny creates custom art through The Acheson Atelier and speaks about the intersection of healthcare, disability, and professional identity.
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What readers are saying
'When Your Neurons Dance offers far more than a clinician’s account of living with Parkinson’s—it is an insightful, honest, and deeply human narrative that blends personal experience with professional reflection. Accessible and affordable, it is a book that deserves a place in every hospital and medical academic library.'
- Tracey Smith, Co-Clinical Lead Nursing, Parkinson's UK Excellence Network
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