A clinical ‘in the office’ or ‘at the bedside’ guide to effective patient care for neurologists in practice and in training
Each presentation includes practical descriptions of phenomenology, and key clinical information from the history and neurological examination that guide the physician to the correct diagnosis, and treatment options
Throughout the book Science Revisited highlights remind clinicians of the scientific anchors related to each disorder, and Evidence at a Glance boxes summarise clinical trial evidence-based review information
Numerous video clips in every chapter demonstrate different movement disorders to aid diagnosis
Unique learning tools, Tips and Tricks and Caution Warning boxes, give useful hints on improving outcomes and preventing errors
Deborah Hall, MD, PhD Department of Neurological Sciences, Section of Movement Disorders at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago
Dr Hall was awarded her MD at Indiana University and completed her internship, neurology residency and movement disorders fellowship at University of Colorado. She is the recipient of an NIH K23 career development award to investigate the prevalence of FMR1 repeat expansions in various movement disorders. Her research interests are in Fragile X tremor ataxia syndrome and in clinical aspects of movement disorders.
Brandon Barton, MD Department of Neurological sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago
Dr Barton splits his time between the Movement Disorders section at Rush University Medical Center and the Veterans Administration. Barton's research interests are in clinical trials in movement disorders, and in behavioral changes in Parkinson disease, particularly impulse control disorders.
