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A Guide to the Primary Care of Neurological DisordersA co-publication of Thieme and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
2008
2nd edition
456 pp,
121 tables,
105 Illustrations
softcover
ISBN: 9781588905161 / 9783131351227
An indispensable reference for optimizing patient care
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Synthesizing the expert clinical advice of specialists who treat disorders of the nervous system, this book is an accessible, single-volume resource for primary care physicians requiring practical information on a range of neurological disorders. A Guide to the Primary Care of Neurological Disorders provides readers with a firm foundation in neuroscience concepts that will enable them to make timely diagnostic, treatment, and referral decisions about common symptoms, including chronic pain, headache, seizures, numbness, and dizziness. Additional chapters cover specific categories of neurological disease, providing the reader with concise descriptions of the clinical manifestations, examination techniques, and treatment options for each.
Features:
An outline at the start of each chapter aids rapid location of topics of interest
Thorough coverage of history-taking and the physical examination
"Pearls" and "Pitfalls" at the end of each chapter review fundamental concepts and provide helpful guideposts for managing each clinical situation
Packed with essential information on clinical neurosciences, this comprehensive book is ideal for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants, residents in primary care specialties, and medical students.
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