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