Tics through Tourette's syndrome.
The concept of Tourette's syndrome as a bizarre and disabling disorder has changed with greater appreciation that this is a spectrum of symptoms and degrees of severity. A thorough understanding of the latest concepts regarding recognition and management is essential for the neuroscience nurse to play a meaningful role as counselor, educator and clinician in the care of these patients and families.
Department of Neurology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201-3098.
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D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003000:Clonidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003000:Clonidine