Principles and Practice of Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology

Principles and Practice of Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology
ISBN-10
0721681549
ISBN-13
9780721681542
Category
Psychology / Neuropsychology
Pages
1168
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
W.B. Saunders
Authors
Matthew Rizzo, Paul J. Eslinger

Description

Written on a non-specialist level, this highly practical text emphasizes the basic principles and applications of behavioral neurology and neuropsychology.

Emphasis is on the broad recognition of the signs and symptoms of neurobehavioral disorders and attendant acute and long-term management strategies. The text covers the broad recognition of signs and symptoms, acute and long term management strategies, and current, therapeutic options.

  • Each chapter begins with an outline, and highlighted key words and main points
  • Each chapter ends with a list of main points and key readings, glossary and references
  • Each chapter contains a generous number charts, tables, algorithms, and figures


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