Parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease: Too often pharmacists focus only on the medicines for Parkinson's disease but there are many complex issues which must be considered when counselling patients and their carers.

Autor: Roller, Louis, Gowan, Jenny
Zdroj: Australian Journal of Pharmacy; Aug2024, Vol. 105 Issue 1241, p80-91, 12p
Abstrakt: The article highlights that pharmacists often focus solely on medications for Parkinson's disease (PD) but must also consider the complex issues involved in patient and carer counseling. It also discusses the different types of Parkinsonian disorders, including primary and secondary Parkinsonism, the challenges in diagnosing and managing drug-induced Parkinsonism, and the role of various treatments in addressing the symptoms of PD and related conditions.
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