Reference no: EM133501255
There is a 55-year old man diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Give this imaginary patient a background, including his living situation, his living situation, his interests and hobbies, his day-to-day responsibilities.
1. What might be his physical appearance?
2. What specific deficits might the man notice?
3. How might the man and his family notice it affecting his daily living?
As far as the clinical recommendation:
1. Does the man need further testing?
2. What further imaging would be recommended - MRI, CT, MBSS, FEES, etc. Specify and Explain
3. What further deficits might emerge with formal testing?
4. What would a SLP predict the results of these to be?
5. Identify which area or areas of the neurological system would be involved in Parkinson's disease?