title: Management of extrapyramidal disease in the family medicine clinic.
abstract: In extrapyramidal disease there is need for continuing care by the primary family physician over the years. The patient will need medication checks, emotional support, and be educated on how to perform tasks of everyday living. There is great emotional impact on the family. The family's understanding of medication and illness is essential in order to foster independence. Care of the chronically ill will become an increasing problem as the mean age of the population rises.
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001290:Attitude; D001480:Basal Ganglia Diseases / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000628:therapy; D010348:Patient Care Team; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities