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.