Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders

  • Daniel E. Wollman

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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Authors and Affiliations

  • Daniel E. Wollman
    • 1
  1. 1.Center for Comprehensive CareSheltonUSA

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