Abstract
Patients with Parkinson's disease have an illness which shortens their life and involves a heavy symptom burden for patient and carer. This article discusses some common palliative care issues pertinent to patients with Parkinson's disease.
MeSH terms
- Female
- Health Services Accessibility*
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Palliative Care / organization & administration*
- Parkinson Disease / complications
- Parkinson Disease / psychology
- Parkinson Disease / therapy*
- Patient Care Planning
- Quality of Life
- Terminal Care / organization & administration