Care for the Parkinson's Patient

We are grateful for the opportunity to share with you a copy of Critical Information for Caring for the Parkinson’s Patient. This document was recently developed by Parkinson's Resources of Oregon and the Parkinson Center of Oregon at Oregon Health Sciences University to assist patients and medical professionals in providing optimal care for those with Parkinson’s disease. We think it is important information that needs to be passed on to you.

As you may know, Parkinson’s disease symptoms and treatment regimens are often complex, requiring strict adherence to medication and dietary schedules. It is hoped that this document will serve as a useful tool to help you communicate this important information to your health care professionals.

While not legally binding, Critical Information for Caring for the Parkinson’s Patient provides you with an opportunity to express your unique needs/symptoms and also can serve as an education tool for care staff you may interact with. Because symptoms and medication regimens frequently change, it will be important that you periodically review and update this information.

Should you (or your loved one) require additional care and support either at home or in an institutional setting, we urge you to ask that this document be included with the patient’s Care Plan as well as attached to medical records. You may need to make several copies so that all relevant parties have ready access to the information.

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If you have additional questions regarding the use of this document, please contact the Parkinson’s Resource Center of Spokane at (509) 473-2490.