Overview
New chapter on methodological aspects of pragmatic diagnostic accuracy studies
New chapter on history taking and neurological examination in patients with suspected dementia or cognitive problems
Details of pragmatic use of common cognitive and non-cognitive screening instruments and their diagnostic utility in the dementia clinic
Clear tabular and graphical display of data so that readers may quickly and easily appraise study findings
Access this book
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Other ways to access
Table of contents (10 chapters)
-
Front Matter
-
Back Matter
Keywords
About this book
This concise, pragmatic, pocket-sized book addresses neurological contributions to the diagnosis and management of dementia through a longitudinal examination of the work undertaken in a dedicated neurological dementia clinic.
It covers the use of cognitive and non-cognitive screening instruments and their diagnostic utility and the use of other diagnostic investigations: neuroimaging, neurophysiology and neuropathology. The diagnostic mix is discussed in terms of both neuropsychological syndromes and neurological diagnoses, as is the use of conventional treatments for dementia and the impact of national directives (e.g. NICE, National Dementia Strategy) on day-to-day clinical practice.
Dementia in Clinical Practice: A Neurological Perspective, Second Edition is an illustrated, practical resource for medical professionals involved in the assessment and management of dementia patients. It is of particular benefit to neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, primary care practitioners and those working in the fields of neuropsychology, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and nursing.
Reviews
From the book reviews:
“Written and edited by a clinician, this is a welcome addition to the neurology and psychiatry literature. … Each chapter ends with timely and relevant citations of the scientific literature. This is an informative and practical book. … Anyone involved in taking care of patients suffering from dementia would benefit from reading this illuminating second edition.” (Michael Joel Schrift, Doody’s Book Reviews, September, 2014)Authors and Affiliations
About the author
A. J. Larner is a consultant neurologist at the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Dementia in Clinical Practice: A Neurological Perspective
Book Subtitle: Pragmatic Studies in the Cognitive Function Clinic
Authors: A. J. Larner
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6371-8
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London Limited 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-6371-8Published: 28 April 2014
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XXI, 386
Number of Illustrations: 20 b/w illustrations, 10 illustrations in colour
Topics: Neurology, Geriatrics/Gerontology, Psychiatry