title: Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease: why patient education matters.
abstract: Being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease can come as a great shock to patients, and that is sometimes underestimated by health professionals. This literature review highlights the value of educating patients about the condition and its implications. It considers research focusing on Parkinson's disease, chronic illness in general, and wider patient education issues.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011788:Quality of Life