John Was Recently Diagnosed with a Mild Case of Parkinson's

question 170

Multiple Choice

John was recently diagnosed with a mild case of Parkinson's disease.He tells his doctor that he wants a thalamotomy.Is this a reasonable request?

• A) No. Removing the thalamus will cause his symptoms to worsen.
• B) No. Recent research shows that the thalamus is not involved in the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
• C) No. The procedure is used only in severe cases and is appropriate only after other treatments have been used.
• D) Yes. A thalamotomy is a common treatment for mild Parkinson's disease.

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