The Neurology and Psychiatry Work-Up (Electronic book text)

Patient assessment and management made easier Ease the transition from the basic sciences to clinical medicine with this practical "how-to" guide to patient management. This pocket-sized book provides third- and fourth-year students with a concise, organized review of the most important patient assessment and management in neurology and psychiatry. Each chapter begins with a patient encounter, followed by an overview, acute management and work-up, extended hospital management, disposition, and suggested readings. Clinical pearls are interspersed throughout the text, emphasizing clinical tips, statistics, or findings that will help students better understand the diagnosis and management. Bulleted lists of key points for each chapter summarize important points to remember.