Neurological clinical examinations are some of the most intimidating procedures medical students, junior doctors and residents have to perform. This book’s clear, succinct explanations and simple/memorable line drawings, along with top tips/common mistakes boxes, combine to demystify the subject and offer straightforward guidance. The spectacular success of the book over many years demonstrates that it succeeds more than any other resource available. This 6th edition will ensure the content remains as fresh, current and easy to interpret as ever.
Key Features
- A concise and lucid explanation of how to examine the nervous system.
- Copiously illustrated with clear line diagrams and flow charts.
- Instructions are clear and systematic – what to do, what you will find, and what it means.
New Features
- New simplified line drawings have been added.
- The new edition contains an expanded summary of how to perform a complete neurological examination.
- The book will be available on the StudentConsult library.
- History and examination.
- Speech.
- Mental state and higher function.
- Gait.
- Cranial nerves: general.
- Cranial nerve 1: olfactory nerve.
- Cranial nerves: the eye 1 – pupils, acuity, fields.
- Cranial nerves: the eye 2 – fundi.
- Cranial nerves III, IV, VI: eye movements.
- Cranial nerves: nystagmus.
- Cranial nerves V and VII: the face.
- Cranial nerve VIII: auditory nerve.
- Cranial nerves IX, X, XII: the mouth.
- Cranial nerve XI: accessory nerve.
- Motor system: key anatomy.
- Motor system: tone.
- Motor system: arms.
- Motor system: legs.
- Motor system: reflexes.
- Motor system: what you find and what it means.
- Sensation: general.
- Sensation: what you find and what it means.
- Co-ordination.
- Abnormal movements.
- Special signs and other tests.
- The autonomic nervous system.
- The unconscious or confused patient.
- Summary of standard neurological examination.
- Passing clinical examinations.
If I hadn't been sent this book to review, I would have almost certainly bought it. That's how good it is. BMA Awards 2005
[This] textbook provides a simple framework for how to perform a straightforward neurological examination up to house officer level. the book is well set out in concise chapters, with useful and easy to understand diagrams to back up the text. There is also a useful chapter on how to pass neurological examinations at finals level. Very useful as a reference text for third years and upwards. 3rd Year Medical Student, Sphincter - Liverpool Medical Magazine, November 2004
There are few books which are recommended student to student by word of mouth. This is one of those few books. This book not only provides clear, step by step instruction on how to examine, but also provides some information on what the findings could mean. The text is clearly and concisely written. It is brilliantly organised into sub-headings, bold-lettering and bullet points, making it easy to find the information you are looking for, and fast! Medical Student, GKT Gazette, June 2004
Medical students; junior doctors preparing for MRCP OSCE exams
Great book. Comprehensive and highly informative!
Great book. Comprehensive and highly informative!
Great book. Comprehensive and highly informative!
Great book. Comprehensive and highly informative!
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Excellent resource for those undertaking Neurological examinations
Excellent resource for those undertaking Neurological examinations
Excellent for undertaking neurological examinations. A good point of reference
Excellent for undertaking neurological examinations. A good point of reference
I have added this updated version as a core text for my diagnosis and Chiropractic assessment modules.
Good layout and structure for students to follow easily. A very useful resource to support clinical examination.