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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-100750670363
ISBN-139780750670364
eBay Product ID (ePID)414129
Product Key Features
Number of Pages232 Pages
Publication NameNeurology in Primary Care
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1998
SubjectNeurology, Health Care Delivery, Family & General Practice
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorJoseph H. Friedman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight6.3 Oz
Item Length15 in
Item Width11 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN98-039867
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.8
Table Of ContentHeadache; Dizziness; Backache, Neckache, Radiculopathies; Epilepsy, Fainting, Episodic Disorders; Gait Disorders; Memory Loss, Cognitive Dysfunction, Mental Status Changes; Disorders of Vision and the Other Special Senses; TIA and Stroke; Trauma; Neuropathies and Myopathies, Neuromuscular Disease; Famous Diseases; Neurological Emergencies; Appendix One: The Neurologic Exam; Appendix Two: Neurological Tests
SynopsisNeurology 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, 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.