Understanding Neurology

Edited by
John D. W. Greene, MD MRCP
Consultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK

Ian Bone, MB ChB FRCP&S (GLAS)
FRCP (Lond & Edin).
Consultant Neurologist and Honorary Professor in Clinical Neurology, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK

Contributing authors: Abhijit Chauduri, Rod Duncan, John Greene, Donald Grosset, John Paul Leach, Colin O’Leary, Vicky Marshall, Richard Metcalfe, James Overtell, Richard Petty, Myfanwy Thomas, Stewart Webb

This book takes a problem-oriented approach to the evaluation of common symptoms presenting to medical students. It begins with guidance in history taking and examination leading the student on to neurological examination. The following sections outline all the common presenting symptoms, such as forgetfulness, dizziness or pain, and relate them to the spectrum of neurological conditions and diseases. Some case histories are used to illustrate problems and the book ends with a section of MCQ’s.

This is the second in a new series which aims to help medical students to think like doctors. By combining a symptom and problem-based approach with systematic coverage, the book will appeal to instructors and students on traditional and integrated courses.

Contents

Table of Contents

History taking and Physical Examination

Neurological Investigations

The Problems:

1. Blackouts
2. Acute Confusional States
3. Forgetfulness (memory)
4. Speech and Language Problems
5. Loss of Vision and Double Vision
6. Dizziness and Vertigo
7. Weakness
8. Tremor and Other Involuntary Movements
9. Poor Coordination
10. Headache
11. Neck Pain and Back Ache
12. Numbness and Tingling

MCQ’s

Index