Identifying poor symptom control in Parkinson's disease.

The range of drugs available to treat people with Parkinson's disease has never been greater. However, patients still encounter difficulties in non-specialist settings where there is often confusion over drug selection, dosage and the timing of dosages. Small adjustments to the type of drug used, dosage and timing can have a significant impact on the control of Parkinson's disease and with it the quality of life of patients, carers and their families. This article provides a brief overview of Parkinson's disease including how to identify poor symptom control.