Memory disturbances in Parkinson's disease

Disturbances in memory belong to the most frequent cognitive impairments in Parkinson patients. This review treats problematical aspects in the clinical diagnosis of these memory disturbances, which are particularly evident in free recall, immediate reproduction, the chronological sequencing of events and the initiation of meaningful strategies. These selective impairments are discussed within a theoretical frame of reference. Finally, considering the time demands and work loading in contemporary psychological practice, recommendations are given for economical and multidimensional routine diagnostic testing.