Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease Toolkit, developed by the National Parkinson Foundation!
Parkinson's disease is the second most common< <neurodegenerative disease<. The management of Parkinson's disease can be complicated, including challenges at diagnosis<, in choosing the right medications<, and in managing patients through hospitalization<. However, in many circumstances excellent care can be provided in a primary care or non-specialist setting, and the key is a properly structured encounter<, periodically reviewing evolving best practices< and recognizing when to refer< your patient to a therapist or specialist.
The National Parkinson Foundation is a not-for profit organization dedicated to improve the quality of Parkinson’s care. Founded in 1957, NPF is a leading national organization with an extensive grassroots network of Centers of Excellence, chapters and support groups in the United States, Canada and internationally. You can visit www.parkinson.org< for more information about our programs.