Module introduction

Welcome to this CPD Online module, Psychiatric problems in Parkinson's disease. We hope that you find it an enjoyable learning experience.
 
Learning outcomes
 

Upon completion of this module, we hope that you will be able to:

 

  • realise the size and frequency of psychiatric problems in Parkinson's disease and their impact on the patients' and carers' quality of life

 

  • identify psychiatric phenomena in Parkinson’s disease with greater confidence

 

  • ascertain the effects of treatments for Parkinson’s disease on the patient's mental state

 

  • have a better understanding of the pathophysiology of psychiatric phenomena in Parkinson’s disease

 

  • feel more confident in the management of the most common psychiatric and cognitive problems associated with Parkinson’s disease.

 

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