Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine pp 289-303 | Cite as
Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders
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Abstract
Upon completion of the chapter, the student will be able to:
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Differentiate parkinsonism, Parkinson’s disease, and other movement disorders.
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Understand the diagnostic evaluation for movement disorders.
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Appreciate the management considerations in parkinsonism and Parkinson’s disease.
Keywords
Multiple System Atrophy Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Essential Tremor Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Parkinsonian Syndrome
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