Parkinson's disease: the spectrum of disabilities.
The needs of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) go beyond the purely medical domain and often require collaborative management. A Panel Discussion at the "Hither neurology" Symposium included neurologists, a speech therapist, a geriatrician and a sociologist. Their discussion highlighted certain aspects of the disability and disadvantage associated with PD. The starting point was a video recording, "Parkinson's Disease: the personal view", in which the contributors were patients and carers. Topics covered included counselling at the time of diagnosis; subsequent access to clinics and to neurological advice; access to therapy; support in the community; fluctuating disability associated with "on-off" phenomena; driving; and sexual problems.
Pentland
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Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh.
Barnes
M P
MP
Findley
L J
LJ
Oxtoby
M
M
Pearce
V R
VR
Quinn
N P
NP
Scott
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S
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012803:Sick Role; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support