2002V - Clinical Considerations for Evaluation and Intervention of Safety and Judgment for Parkinson’s Disease

Multidisciplinary clinics for individuals with Parkinson’s disease can provide a wealth of information and support for the patient and their caregivers. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often have reduced insight into the breadth and severity that the disease process has on multiple aspects of their life. This reduced insight can negatively impact their safety and judgment. This presentation will address the role of the multidisciplinary clinic in support of individuals with PD. We will explore assessment and treatment considerations of safety and judgment within this population. New survey research will be presented that will bring to light the inconsistencies, frustrations, and opportunities in cognitive testing for Parkinson’s disease. Finally, treatment interventions to support PD will be explored.