Who should assume the role of leadership in the care of the patient with PD?
It is important that the physician assume a leadership role in the care of the patient with PD. However, within the context of the overall plan of care, other team members may help to address specific patient issues. For example, the dietitian may help to address nutritional issues and the physical therapist may help to address and treat mobility problems. The physician, with input from the consultant pharmacist may be able to differentiate drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) from new onset of PD. • Can a diagnosis of PD be made based solely on the presence of two or more cardinal features? Because there are no biological markers for PD, a thorough, accurate history and physical examination are key to the diagnosis. A diagnosis of PD used solely on the presence of two or more of the cardinal features may be misleading. • What are some features that differentiate Parkinson-like syndromes from PD? Features that differentiate Parkinson-like syndromes from PD include: lack of a clinical respon
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