title: Steriotactic posteroventral pallidotomy.
abstract: The use of the stereotactic posterovental pallidotomy is a surgical option increasingly considered for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. This treatment method requires a multidisciplinary team. The clinical nurse specialist is in the best position to coordinate this multidisciplinary effort to provide successful total patient care.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bonnema
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways; D005917:Globus Pallidus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*