Parkinson Disease

Outline the history of Parkinson disease (PD) and scientific developments related to recognition of the disease.

Integrate epidemiologic considerations, risk factor assessment, and defining clinical features into a framework for evaluating a patient with suspected Parkinson disease.

Assess motor and non-motor symptoms and signs in relation to pathophysiology of PD.

Anticipate the time course of symptom development in patients with PD, and use this to assess clinical probability and to inform follow-up of a patient in whom the diagnosis is unclear.

Refine history and clinical examination skills in order to detect the early motor and non-motor signs and symptoms of PD.

Develop a strategy for the initial workup of patients with suspected PD that conforms with diagnostic and clinical staging criteria.