Extending palliative care to patients with Parkinson's disease

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2010 Jan;71(1):26-30. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2010.71.1.45969.

Abstract

Patients with Parkinson's disease have an illness which shortens their life and involves a heavy symptom burden for patient and carer. This article discusses some common palliative care issues pertinent to patients with Parkinson's disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care / organization & administration*
  • Parkinson Disease / complications
  • Parkinson Disease / psychology
  • Parkinson Disease / therapy*
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Quality of Life
  • Terminal Care / organization & administration