Psychiatric and Cognitive Disorders in Parkinson's Disease (Psychiatry and Medicine)

This book provides a comprehensive account of the emotional and cognitive aspects of Parkinson's disease, derived from the neurological and psychiatric assessment of hundreds of patients by the authors. It offers a thorough survey of the published literature on the topic and readers will find a complete and helpful overview of the clinical features and treatment of Parkinson's disease, followed by discussions of associated depressive disorders, anxiety, phobias, apathy, hallucinations, delusions, and sleep disorders. The authors also discuss specific cognitive deficits and the mechanisms for these disorders, as well as the psychiatric and cognitive side effects of anti-parkinsonian medications and new surgical treatments.

A clear, comprehensive and practical account of the emotional and cognitive aspects of Parkinson's disease.

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Reviewer:Daniel B. Hier, MD(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description:The authors have created a very valuable and highly readable monograph on the psychiatric and cognitive disorders that accompany Parkinson's disease.
Purpose:These two authorities on cognitive and psychiatric disorders in Parkinson's disease have sought to bring together in one place the many studies on this problem. They provide not only a concise summary, but also a thoughtful critique of the literature.
Audience:This book will be of value to neurologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists who see patients with Parkinson's disease. The clarity of the writing makes this book accessible to both clinicians and researchers who see Parkinson's disease patients with cognitive or emotional disorders.
Features:This is a concise and well-written book by just two primary authors. The writing is clear and succinct. Over approximately 150 pages a variety of topics are covered including epidemiology and diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, allied conditions, cognitive deficits, depression, anxiety, drug side effects, and treatment issues. The book is evidence-based with extensive references to the published literature. The authors have written many of the seminal papers in the literature.
Assessment:This book provides a wealth of information in a succinct and accessible format. It reviews well the advances made over the past 15 years in understanding the cognitive and emotional disorders of Parkinson's disease. This book will be valued by both clinicians and investigators in the field.

"Emotional and cognitive disorders are common in Parkinson's disease, but are frequently overlooked or undertreated. This book provides a comprehensive account of these aspects of Parkinson's disease, based on the neurologic and psychiatric assessment of hundreds of patients by the authors. It also offers a thorough survey of the published literature on the topic." "Readers will find a complete and helpful overview of the clinical features and treatment of Parkinson's disease, followed by discussion of associated depressive disorders, anxiety, phobias, apathy, hallucinations, delusions and sleep disorders. Specific cognitive deficits are also discussed, and the mechanisms for these disorders explored. In addition, the book addresses the psychiatric and cognitive side-effects of antiparkinsonian medications and new surgical treatments." "Offering sufficient scientific detail for the specialist in neurology and psychiatry, the clear practical guidelines, case studies and rating scales will meet the needs of all clinicians working with Parkinson's disease patients."--BOOK JACKET Emotional and cognitive disorders are common in Parkinson's disease, but are frequently overlooked or undertreated. This book provides a comprehensive account of these aspects of Parkinson's disease, based on the neurological and psychiatric assessment of hundreds of patients by the authors. It also offers a thorough survey of the published literature on the topic. Readers will find a complete and helpful overview of the clinical features and treatment of Parkinson's disease, followed by discussion of associated depressive disorders, anxiety, phobias, apathy, hallucinations, delusions and sleep disorders. Specific cognitive deficits are also discussed, and the mechanisms for these disorders explored. The book also addresses the psychiatric and cognitive side effects of anti-parkinsonian medications and surgical treatments. Offering sufficient scientific detail for the specialist in neurology and psychiatry, the clear practical guidelines, case studies and rating scales will meet the needs of all clinicians working with Parkinson's disease patients. A clear and comprehensive account of emotional and cognitive aspects of Parkinson's disease, based on the neurological and psychiatric assessment of hundreds of patients by the authors. It covers psychiatric and cognitive disorders in practical detail, and also reviews the behavioural side effects of anti-parkinsonian treatments.