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However, globally allied health is underutilised, and referrals tend to be reactive and occur in moderate to advanced disease. Currently little is known about the referral patterns of PwPD to allied health in Australia.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aims<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study examined the allied health referral patterns of neurologists, general practice physicians (GP) and Parkinson's disease nurse specialists (PDNS) treating PwPD in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Four neurologists, three GPs and four PDNSs each completed a demographic questionnaire and a semi\u2010structured interview. Interview data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>All clinicians experienced difficulties locating approachable, available, affordable, and appropriate allied health services. 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