title: The care of patients with Parkinson's disease.
abstract: Possible etiologies, pathophysiologies, manifestations, and the medical management of Parkinson's disease (PD) are discussed. Nursing interventions for the perioperative period and special considerations for postsurgical patients with PD are presented.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Dorton
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care