Expert Guidance for Neurologists: Decision-Making in Adult Neurology

Written by renowned neurologists, Decision-Making in Adult Neurology is a comprehensive handbook designed to empower neurologists in making informed decisions when faced with complex or unfamiliar patient presentations. This invaluable resource provides practical guidance, ensuring that healthcare professionals can navigate even the most challenging cases with confidence.

Systematic Approach to Decision-Making

The book is filled with 119 diagnostic and treatment algorithms, carefully crafted to encourage systematic thinking and logical decision-making. These algorithms cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Symptoms and signs
• Specific neurologic conditions
• Vascular disorders
• Seizures
• Head trauma
• Neoplastic disease
• Peripheral nervous disorders
• Muscle disease

Each algorithm is accompanied by concise text, explaining the significance of key decision points and ensuring that healthcare professionals consider all relevant physical signs and test results when making recommendations.

Comprehensive Guidance for Real-World Challenges

This handbook provides step-by-step decision-making guidelines for a variety of complex scenarios, including:

• Testing and management of paraneoplastic diseases
• Choosing the right initial MS therapy
• Evaluating incidentally discovered MRI white matter lesions
• Managing asymptomatic carotid stenosis

With Decision-Making in Adult Neurology, neurologists can trust that they have access to the most up-to-date and authoritative guidance, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care and improve outcomes.

Published by Elsevier Health Sciences on September 16, 2020, this indispensable resource is available in English and can be identified by the following ISBN numbers: 9780323635837 and 9780323733687.