1 online resource (xii, 196 pages) : color illustrations
Contents
Parkinsonian Disorders in Clinical Practice; List of contributors; Preface; Introduction; 1 What is Parkinson's disease? From pathophysiology to symptoms; 2 Treatment of Parkinson's disease; 3 Case studies; Index
Summary
This book gives the reader an up-to-date, clear and logical idea of what caring for parkinsonian patients entails - a challenge that clinicians will face for many years to come. It is split into three sections:. Section 1: A compilation of the major brain lesions typically seen in PD. Section 2: Treatment options in PD. Section 3: 25 cases designed to test the reader and the practical application of the information supplied in the other sections