How would you support someone with Parkinson's

[emtlady76877]

I Am doing a paper in Psychology on Parkinson's disease and I need some ideas on how I can support somebody with the Parkinson's disease in the EMS field.

 

[IrishEMT]

What do you mean "support"? Physically, I'd guide them to the cot with one hand on their back and the other under their arm.

 

[emtlady76877]

That is working in the field.

 

[emtwannabe]

You treat the Parkinson's patient no differently than any other patient. You are there to help, aid, and assist. It doesn't matter what the disease process.

Maybe you can elaborate further on your question?

 

[Hastings]

Just be polite.

That simple.

 

[Ridryder911]

Parkinson's disease has many side effects (physical) as well as emotional and psychological problems. Here is a link to the WebMD that briefly describes it.

http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/guide/parkinsons-disease-symptoms

 

[Meaganbutterflyemt]

http://health.yahoo.com/nervous-overview/parkinson-s-disease-topic-overview/healthwise--hw93188.html



If you cant click on it try typing it in. I think you should read and learn more about it. Maybe it just might give you some clues on how to work with the patient you are dealing with.

 

[emtlady76877]

not the patient co-workers

 

[emtwannabe]

Oh, I get it. You have someone you work with that has Parkinsons.

Are they taking their meds? Do they have the obvious signs of the disease?

Details, details!!!

 

[VentMedic]

Each individual will present with the disease slightly differently and will progress at a different rate.


http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/parkinsons_disease/parkinsons_disease.htm

 

[emtlady76877]

Thank you for trying to help; however, I have already turned in the paper.