Comprehensive Care of the Patient with Parkinsonʼs Disease

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Abstract
This article gives an overview of Parkinson's disease, a common neurological disorder. Inpatient care at Boston University Medical Center is discussed, stressing the importance of a comprehensive team approach to the patient with moderate to severe parkinsonism. Management of the patient during a drug holiday is discussed. A case history including a nursing care plan is presented. Guidelines, protocols, and nursing care standards for the care of the patient with parkinsonism are discussed.

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