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Originally Posted by soccertese
i'd be very surprised if the misdiagnosis rate was that high.
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The most common figure I see is 30%, and the AAN conservatively says 20%. This breakdown referenced by Medscape is probably more accurate but still unacceptable, imo.
The diagnosis of PD can be challenging when based solely on clinical history and examination. A review of the literature has revealed misdiagnoses in 47% of cases diagnosed by general physicians in the community, in 25% of cases diagnosed by a general neurologist, and in 6%-8% of cases diagnosed by a neurologist specializing in movement disorders.[1]
The most current data is from 2006. No wonder our trials typically cannot meet endpoints.