title: Parkinson's disease.
abstract: Parkinson's disease is a common movement disorder caused by a deficiency of dopamine in the brain. The disease is chronic and progressive. While there are many treatments for symptomatic relief, there is no cure. This article addresses the etiology, clinical manifestations, standard and experimental therapeutics and role of the nurse in the comprehensive care of the patient and family.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Hospital, Movement Disorder Center, Philadelphia, PA 19146.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Vernon
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis / Q000379:methods; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*