Neurology in Primary Care
- ISBN-10
- 0750670363
- ISBN-13
- 9780750670364
- Pages
- 219
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Butterworth-Heinemann
- Author
- Joseph H. Friedman
Description
Neurology in Primary Care is a readable view of clinically applicable neurology for the non-neurologist. This concise, handy reference provides a practical review of the most important topics that PCPs face on a daily basis.
Dr. Friedman aims to provide a simple framework to help the PCP identify patients with potentially serious problems. Topics include the neurological exam, headache, dizziness, back pain, gait disorders, epilepsy, and cerebrovascular disease. Suggestions are provided for evaluation and management of these neurologic problems and others. Throughout the book, rational choices are emphasized as Dr. Friedman advises the PCP how to handle less serious symptoms as well as at what juncture it is necessary to bring in a neurological consult.
* Covers issues of evaluation and treatment
* Includes clinical neurological pearls
* Details the neurological exam in an easy-to-follow and readable format
