Neurology at the Bedside

This book teaches readers the clinical skills residents in neurology have to acquire in the course of their training, and approaches neurology like a doctor approaches a patient: first there is a chapter on how to perform an efficient neurological history according to neuroanatomical key features, then a chapter on the bedside examination, followed by chapters on differential diagnosis, diagnostic procedures and lastly, the treatment. Neurology at the Bedside aims to provide readers with a personal clinical mentor. It takes them by the hand and guides them through the whole patient encounter from the history to the treatment, at each step pointing out what is essential and what is not. Extensive differential diagnostic flow charts and detailed treatment suggestions make it a perfect coat pocket reference for the wards. In addition, more than 50 unique case histories cover the entire spectrum of the field. Neurology at the Bedside is written for neurologists in training: residents as well as senior house officers.Also medical students, general practitioners and others with an interest in neurology will find invaluable information here that is difficult to look up in traditional textbooks or online references.

Daniel Kondziella, MD, PhD, FEBN, Staff neurologist, Department of Neurology (Acute and Intensive Care Neurology), Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark Gunhild Waldemar, MD, DMSc Professor of Clinical Neurology, Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

From the book reviews: Selected as "Highly Commended" at BMA Medical Book Awards for 2014. "'This is a very good portable reference textbook, extremely useful for the junior doctor in the first years of training who wishes to learn more about neurology and polish his history taking and examination. ... This is a very pleasant to read book, simple but comprehensive, and enjoyable it provides useful insight in assessing a patients with a neurological complaint from history taking to management plans. ... It is a necessary book for the neurology or core medical trainee.'" (BMA Medical Book Awards, September, 2014) "Imagine having a friendly collegue you can ask almost anything, yet will answer with wisdom and accuracy of an experienced mentor. This is what Neurology at the Bedside can do for you. ... this is the only book you will ever need during your training, but most certainly you will appreciate it from the begining to the end of your residency. As a beginner, you will gain confidence in approaching a patie