In Clinical Case 2, Ryan presents a neuropsychological evaluation of a man in his 70s with Parkinson’s disease who is being considered for deep-brain stimulation (DBS).
A pdf of the transcript for this episode is available here.
Topics Covered
- Common motor and cognitive symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD)
- Contraindications to deep-brain stimulation (DBS) in PD
- Discussing cognitive risks and benefits of DBS with patients
- Compensatory cognitive strategies
Selected Resources
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