Written by a neurologist with 20 years of experience working in a general hospital, this engaging and informative book brings together 55 example cases from a general hospital setting with differential diagnoses. The case report format facilitates up to date management including modern neuroimaging, but also allows the reader to consider the potential diagnoses before turning the page to determine the correct diagnosis and treatment. The history, epidemiology as well as diagnostic criteria and management of specific neurological disorders are provided in an accompanying comment section. Unusual for a book of neurology, patients have had an opportunity to explain how neurological illness impacted their physical, psychological and social activities (provided by a relative/carer when the patient could not contribute). The themes provide a personal and truthful testament of the immediate and longer-term real-life impact of neurological illness, giving readers an insight into the effects of neurological diagnoses on their patients.

These case reports from a general hospital juxtapose neurological diagnoses and management with individual patient perspectives.

About the Author
Mark McCarron is a Consultant Neurologist at the Department of Neurology, Altnaglevin Hospital, Derry, Northern Ireland. He is Curriculum Coordinator and Foundation Educational Supervisor and as such is actively involved in under- and post-graduate education for junior doctors. He is a teacher with Ulster University and is Honorary Lecturer with Queen's University Belfast.


Book Information
ISBN 9781009214117
Author Mark McCarron
Format Paperback
Page Count 275
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 720g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 19mm