E-grāmata: Case Files Neurology: Case Files Neurology

Developed at The Methodist Hospital-Houston, the 53 cases in this study aid help medical students analyze clinical and laboratory data about a patient, develop a diagnosis, and form a plan to treat the nervous system disease. The first page of each case describes the patients symptoms and challenges the student to identify the most likely diagnosis and next diagnostic step. The case then reviews the approach to the disease process, differential diagnosis, laboratory confirmation, and treatment. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) EXCEL in your neurology clerkship and on the USMLE Step 2 CKThis book is extraordinary. The clinical cases are engaging and enjoyable to read, maximizing the absorption of valuable clinical information. I recommend this book to all medical students on clinical rotations.--Lance E. Davis, medical student, UT Southwestern Medical SchoolYou need exposure to cases to pass the USMLE and shelf exams and thats exactly what this innovative resource offers. Written by experienced educators, Case Files: Neurology helps you think through diagnosis and managemenet when confronting neurological clinical problems. 53 high-yield clinical cases focus on the core competencies for the neurology clerkship. Each case includes an extended discussion, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE-format review questions. Its an interactive learning system that helps you learn instead of just memorize.Featuring: 53 neurology cases with complete discussions and review Q&A Clinical pearls highlight key points Primer on how to approach the patient Helps you learn in the context of real patients