Essentials of Hospital Neurology

Essentials of Hospital Neurology is a concise practical guide to diagnosing and managing neurologic disorders commonly seen in hospital settings. The book covers the business of hospital neurology, problem-oriented diagnostic approaches, clinical details of important neurologic disorders encountered in emergency and inpatient care, and key diagnostic and management strategies. The text emphasizes practical management and is designed for neurologists at all levels—residents, fellows, and practicing physicians—as well as medicine hospitalists and hospital-based mid-level providers managing patients with neurologic conditions. Key features include up-to-date guidelines and best practices for neurologic hospital care, extensive use of bulleted lists, tables, and flowcharts, contributions from noted academic coauthors for subspecialty expertise, key references and recommended readings, and critical reference material such as assessment scales, neurologic diagnostic tests, and guides to managing social and ethical issues.