Psychiatric and cognitive disorders in Parkinson Disease
By: Sergio E. Starkstein, Marcelo J. Merello.
Contributors: Merello, Marcelo J., 1961-
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
Subjects: Parkinson's disease -- Patients -- Mental health; Psychological manifestations of general diseases; Parkinson Disease -- psychology; Mental Disorders
Description: "Emotional and cognitive disorders are common in Parkinson's disease, but are frequently overlooked or undertreated. This book provides a comprehensive account of these aspects of Parkinson's disease, based on the neurologic and psychiatric assessment of hundreds of patients by the authors. It also offers a thorough survey of the published literature on the topic." "Readers will find a complete and helpful overview of the clinical features and treatment of Parkinson's disease, followed by discussion of associated depressive disorders, anxiety, phobias, apathy, hallucinations, delusions and sleep disorders. Specific cognitive deficits are also discussed, and the mechanisms for these disorders explored. In addition, the book addresses the psychiatric and cognitive side-effects of antiparkinsonian medications and new surgical treatments." "Offering sufficient scientific detail for the specialist in neurology and psychiatry, the clear practical guidelines, case studies and rating scales will meet the needs of all clinicians working with Parkinson's disease patients."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-224) and index.