An Underrecognized Problem: Missed and Delayed Carbidopa‐Levodopa Administration in Emergency Department Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Key Points

• This research aims to highlight the delays in administering critical Parkinson's medication in the emergency department.
• Analyzed medication administration data in the emergency department
• Identified patients with Parkinson's disease
• Assessed timing of antiparkinsonian medication administration
• Less than one-third of patients received their medication
• Fewer than 10% received it on time
• Recommendations include targeted interventions for timely administration