Adult Neurology

Part of Mosby's Neurology/Psychiatry Access Series, Adult Neurology offers a problem-oriented approach to diagnosis and treatment. It covers evaluation, diseases and disorders, and clinical conditions and situations. Diagnosis boxes and tables classify and precisely describe each disorder/disease, while "Consider Consultation..." boxes show the primary care physician when to refer.

* "Diagnosis" boxes highlight consistent and variable features to help produce the greatest diagnostic clarity. With a focus on helping the reader discriminate between one type of disorder and another, they promote clearer understanding and are superior to a criterion-based model. * "Pearls and Perils" boxes feature important advice, insights gained through the author's experiences, and cautions about potential problems in diagnosis and treatment. * "Consider Consultation When . . ." boxes provide guidelines on when to refer. For instance, when should an adult with headaches be referred to a neurologist? When should an adult with seizures be referred? What about a patient with dementia or confusion? * Annotated bibliographies identify a manageable number of readings for those requiring more information. The annotations indicate the value of a particular reference.