Parkinson&rsquo;s disease permanent care unit: managing the chronic-palliative interface

Parkinson&rsquo;s disease permanent care unit: managing the chronic-palliative interface

Johan L&ouml;kkDepartment of Neurobiology, Caring Sciences, and Society, Karolinska Institutet; Geriatric Department, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, SwedenBackground: Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD) eventually leads to severe functional decline and dependence. Spe...

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Main Author:	L&ouml;kk J
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dove Medical Press 2011-04-01
Series:	Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Online Access:	http://www.dovepress.com/parkinsonrsquos-disease-permanent-care-unit-managing-the-chronic-palli-a6937

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