An Overview of Parkinson’s Disease & Related Disorders

This lecture will discuss the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of Parkinson’s disease, as well as characteristics of atypical parkinsonian syndromes.

Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of Parkinson’s disease
2. Recognize the characteristics of atypical parkinsonian syndromes and other causes of parkinsonism.

Dr. Herndon discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Accreditation Statement:
The Montana Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance.  Initially, all grievances should be directed to MOMA Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee.  All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.