Parkinson’s Disease: Improving Patient Care – A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Edited by Jason S. Hawley, Melissa J. Armstrong, and William J. Weiner, Parkinson’s Disease: Improving Patient Care is a clinically-focused text that provides healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to manage Parkinson’s disease patients effectively.

A Valuable Resource for Healthcare Professionals

This book is an indispensable resource for primary care physicians, general neurologists, medical trainees, and ancillary therapists, including mental health professionals, speech therapists, and physical therapists. It offers practical guidance on diagnosing and managing Parkinson’s disease, making it an ideal reference for everyday patient care.

Easy to Read and Reference

The text is designed to be easily readable, with concise chapters and tables that facilitate quick reference. Whether you need to review the diagnosis, management, or treatment of Parkinson’s disease, this book provides the information you need at your fingertips.

Comprehensive Coverage of Parkinson’s Disease Care

The 12 chapters of Parkinson’s Disease: Improving Patient Care cover all aspects of Parkinson’s disease management, including:

• Diagnosis and test selection
• Early management and treatment options
• Handling complications and deciding on surgical options
• Managing Parkinson’s disease patients in the inpatient setting
• Supporting patients and families during late-stage complications

Tables and boxes highlight diagnostic clues and criteria, as well as appropriate medications and doses for Parkinson’s disease-specific medications and medications used to treat general aspects of the disease, such as constipation.

With its concise and accessible format, Parkinson’s Disease: Improving Patient Care is an essential tool for healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for their patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Publication Details:

ISBN-13: 9780199997879

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: January 15, 2014

Series: Oxford American Neurology Library Series

Pages: 128