Towards the Optimal Care of Parkinson’s Disease – A Guide for GPs
Parkinson’s disease is growing in prevalence and incidence and presents a major healthcare challenge as the population ages. It is no longer ‘just a movement disorder’, but a multisystem condition that requires the attentive and agile collaboration of primary care and neurology. The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is still predominantly clinical, and imaging and biomarkers are largely still a research tool. The role of primary care in identifying and helping to manage the many possible manifestations of Parkinson’s disease, especially in later life, is vital to timely and patient focused care.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2 2024
