NEUROLOGY AT THE BEDSIDE

DESCRIPTION

Provides relevantneuroanatomy from a strictly clinical point of view

Illustrates neurologicaldifferential diagnoses using flow charts

Explains difficulttopics for beginners, such as neurogenetics and neurocritical care

Introduces heuristic neurological thinking, the foundation of how to become a good clinician

New forthe second edition: more than75 unique case histories coveringthe entire spectrum of neurology

This updatedand expanded new edition takes neurology trainees by the hand and guides them throughthe whole patient encounter - from an efficient neurologicalhistory and bedside examination through to differential diagnosis,diagnostic procedures and treatment.At each steptheexpert authors point out what is essential and what is not.

Since the firstedition, which was Highly Commended at the BMA Book Awards, chapters have been thoroughlyrevised and reflect the essential state-of-the-art knowledge neurologistsneed to acquireduring their training. New graphic material has been added, as have new chaptersincluding neurogenetics, neurorehabilitation, neurocriticalcare and heuristic neurological reasoning. In addition, this second edition now includes more than 100 unique case histories.

Neurology atthe Bedside, Second Edition is written forneurologists in all stages of training. Medical students,general practitioners and otherswith an interestin neurology will also find invaluable information here. 

Daniel Kondziella, MD, MSc, PhD, FEBN, Consultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

Gunhild Waldemar,MD, DMSc Professor ofClinical Neurology, Departmentof Neurology, Rigshospitalet,Copenhagen UniversityHospital, Copenhagen, Denmark