[Social problems and rehabilitation of the Parkinson patient]

The rehabilitation of parkinson patients is being discussed with the legal situation in mind. Summing up we can say: Drug therapy as the most important part of medical rehabilitation has achieved a high standard. Further information and education may help in keeping and advancing the standard. It could be a task not only for the Austrian Parkinson Society and self-help groups yet to be founded, and one well worth supporting, to establish programs and recommendations for adequate physio- and physico-therapy, in general and especially with regard to sanatoriums. This should also include in patient rehabilitation in special institutions or special departments within existing rehabilitation centers and clinics as well as promoting follow-up treatment. Patient clubs and self-help groups could considerably contribute to vocational and social rehabilitation.