BMed (Hons), Fellow, Movement Disorder Unit, Department of Neurology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW.
MB, BCh, BAO, MD, Movement Disorder Unit, Department of Neurology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW.
Aust J Gen Pract. 2021 Nov;50(11):793-800. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-07-21-6087.
Parkinson's disease is a common, progressive neurodegenerative disorder, the prevalence of which is on the rise. The diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease is therefore likely to become increasingly frequent in general practice.
The aim of this article is to provide a practical overview for the general practitioner of the initial diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease is a multisystem disorder, and the way the diagnosis is delivered, as well as the early management, can have a lasting impact on the patient experience. In this article, the authors present their preferred approach to diagnosis and initial treatment, while highlighting common pitfalls and some useful simple strategies for communicating the diagnosis.
帕金森病是一种常见的进行性神经退行性疾病，其患病率呈上升趋势。因此，在全科医学中，帕金森病的诊断和管理可能会越来越频繁。
本文旨在为全科医生提供帕金森病初步诊断和管理的实用概述。
帕金森病是一种多系统疾病，诊断方式以及早期管理方式会对患者体验产生持久影响。在本文中，作者提出了他们对诊断和初始治疗的首选方法，同时强调了常见的陷阱和一些有用的简单策略，用于沟通诊断结果。
