Hoping for the best, planning for the worst: Palliative care approach to Parkinson disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Palliative care emphasizes expertise in handling difficult conversations, discussing patients' wishes and supporting the caregiver(s). Here we outline the palliative approach of hoping for the best while preparing for the worst in several "what if" scenarios for people with Parkinson disease and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.